Audit Specialist – Government Grants (Affordable Housing Sector)

Robert Joseph Group; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in the affordable housing sector is seeking two Audit Specialists to support government grants. The role involves compliance efforts through audit testing and documentation review, requiring strong analytical skills and audit experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of audit experience, ideally in grants or nonprofit environments.
• Experience assessing internal and operational controls.

Responsibilities

• Conduct testing based on grantor-supplied criteria.
• Determine allowability of costs under federal grant regulations.
• Support audit documentation and reporting deliverables.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Problem Solving

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Audit Specialist – Government Grants (Affordable Housing Sector)

Location: Remote (with potential on-site audit work)
Start Date: Targeting week of May 19
Compensation: Starting at $50/hour (DOE)
Duration: 2–4 months (project-based)

Our client, a nonprofit organization in the affordable housing sector, is seeking two Audit Specialists to join a small audit team supporting government grants distributed to grantee organizations. These grants fund private nonprofits and cooperatives that help low-income families transition to and maintain permanent housing through counseling and support services.

Role Summary:

The Audit Specialists will work under direct supervision and be responsible for supporting grant compliance efforts through audit testing and documentation review.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct testing based on grantor-supplied criteria

• Determine allowability of costs under federal grant regulations

• Verify compliance with expense thresholds and reporting requirements

• Assess internal controls, operational processes, and cash management practices

• Support audit documentation and reporting deliverables

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

• CPA (preferred but not required)

• 3+ years of audit experience (ideally in grants or nonprofit environments)

• Experience assessing internal and operational controls

• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables a must)

• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience auditing federal or nonprofit grants

• Familiarity with 2 CFR 200, internal control guides, and continuous monitoring frameworks