Castro & Company · 2 weeks ago
Staff Auditor
Alexandria, VA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expCastro & Company is a firm committed to delivering exceptional Audit, Advisory, and Accounting services to Federal Government clients. They are seeking a Staff Auditor to support audits for high-profile Federal Government clients and gain hands-on experience in the audit and attest field.
AccountingAdviceProfessional Services
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support audit planning, fieldwork, and reporting for financial statement audits, performance audits, Schedule of Costs Incurred audits, desk reviews, grant reviews, and agreed-upon procedures engagements
Perform assigned testing procedures on auditee records, including payroll, cash disbursements, grants, fund balances with Treasury, revenue, and other financial transactions
Review reports, records, ledgers, and supporting documentation to verify accuracy, completeness, and proper recording of transactions
Test general ledger accounts, internal controls, financial statements, and accounting system reports
Assist with reconciliations between the general ledger and information submitted to Federal agencies
Participate in client meetings and clearly document discussions and audit evidence
Compile, analyze, and organize audit data using automated audit tools
Prepare and maintain well-organized workpapers in accordance with audit standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
CPA preferred or 150 credit hours to sit for the CPA exam
0–2 year of relevant experience (internship, academic, or entry‑level audit experience preferred)
Basic understanding of auditing concepts and accounting principles
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Must be able to pass a basic government suitability check
U.S. Citizenship required
Preferred
Familiarity with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS)
Exposure to compliance assessments, internal controls, and financial reporting
Interest in government auditing and Federal client environments
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
Benefits
A mentorship‑based environment focused on learning and professional development
Exposure to Federal audits and attest engagements
Opportunities to build long‑term expertise in public accounting and government auditing
Competitive compensation and benefits
Company
Castro & Company
Castro & Company is an accounting firm that offers audit and advisory services to federal government agencies.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Thomas Castro
Managing Partner
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