A-123 Staff Consultant

Castro & Company; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Diverse and inclusive work environment

Job summary

A reputable consulting firm in Alexandria, Virginia is seeking an A-123 Staff Consultant to support federal clients with the OMB Circular A-123 program. Responsibilities include assisting with internal controls assessments and improper payment testing. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related field, possess strong analytical skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Office. This role offers career development opportunities within a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Must pass a basic government suitability check (U.S. Citizenship required).
• Experience with OMB Circular A-123 compliance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Focus on Improper Payments and Internal Controls over Financial Reporting.
• Assist in completing Appendix C improper payment testing.
• Conduct Appendix A internal control testing as directed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field

Job description

We are seeking an A-123 Staff Consultant to provide support for our Federal client’s OMB Circular A-123 program. In this role, you will assist with internal controls assessments, improper payment testing, and compliance efforts to ensure adherence to federal financial management regulations.

What You Would Do in This Role:

• Focus on Improper Payments and Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR)
• Assist in completing Appendix C improper payment testing
• Conduct Appendix A internal control testing as directed by management
• Draft summaries of deficiencies and corrective action plans
• Perform various analytical tasks to support financial management efforts

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related business field from an accredited university
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Security Clearance: Must be able to pass a basic government suitability check (U.S. Citizenship required)

Preferred, but Not Required:

• One year of experience related to internal controls, gained through:
  • OMB Circular A-123 (Appendices A & C)
  • Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) compliance
  • Financial Statement Audits

What’s in it for you:

Serving Federal Government clients, Castro & Company is an Audit, Advisory and Accounting CPA firm headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. We are dedicated to helping our clients accomplish their strategic goals while providing our people with a diverse and inclusive environment to thrive and succeed. Castro & Company employees are part of a learning culture with challenging career development opportunities. We encourage teamwork and collaboration, reward excellence, and respect and value diversity.

Castro & Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability and any other classification protected by law.