Entry-Level Federal Auditor - East Hartford

Defense Contract Audit Agency; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Education and certifications reimburse

Public transportation reimbursement

Fitness programs

Generous leave and retirement packages

Job summary

Defense Contract Audit Agency in East Hartford, CT seeks an entry-level Auditor to begin a federal career straight from a related degree. No prior auditing experience is required; U.S. citizenship is required and the role is in-person at East Hartford.

The position emphasizes developing accounting expertise with 24 accounting hours, GPA 2.95+, and opportunities for training and growth within the federal government’s auditing program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with 24 semester hours of accounting (may include up to 6 hours in business law).
• GPA 2.95 or above.
• No certifications required. No CPA needed.

Responsibilities

• Plans, performs and reports contract audit assignments in connection with procurement and contracting activities between the Federal Government and the Contractor.
• Prepares working papers and analyzes contractor data using automation tools.
• Performs assigned audit steps such as tests and examinations of contractor's direct labor and material costs.
• Checks reports, records, ledgers, and other documents against invoices, receipts, payroll slips, and other source documents.
• Verifies appropriateness of charges for materials and labor and determines that transactions have been properly recorded.
• Maintains audit working papers including preparation of schedules, summaries, and reconciliations as instructed or appropriate.
• Participates with other team members, providing updates on the status of audit assignments, sharing information, and identifying requisite revisions to the program and/or annual team goals.

Education

Related degree with 24 accounting hours (Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration)

Job description

Defense Contract Audit Agency in East Hartford, CT seeks an entry-level Auditor to begin a federal career straight from a related degree. No prior auditing experience is required; U.S. citizenship is required and the role is in-person at East Hartford.

The position emphasizes developing accounting expertise with 24 accounting hours, GPA 2.95+, and opportunities for training and growth within the federal government’s auditing program.