Junior Federal Contract Auditor — Entry Level

Defense Contract Audit Agency; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development programs

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Generous leave

Retirement package

Job-related education reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an entry-level auditor with a related degree and GPA of 2.95 or higher. No prior auditing experience is required, and U.S. citizenship is required.

The role focuses on contract audits with the Federal Government, using standard working papers and data analysis tools. Key responsibilities include preparing working papers, verifying contractor costs, and collaborating with the team to ensure accurate and complete audit results.

Qualifications

• Related degree with 24 semester hours of accounting (may include up to 6 hours in business law).
• GPA 2.95 or above.
• U.S. citizen required.

Responsibilities

• Plans, performs and reports contract audit assignments related to procurement and contracting between the Federal Government and Contractors.
• Prepares working papers and analyzes contractor data using automation tools.
• Performs audit steps such as tests and examinations of contractor's direct labor and material costs.
• Checks reports, records, ledgers, and source documents for accuracy.
• Verifies charges for materials and labor and ensures proper recording of transactions.
• Maintains audit working papers and schedules; participates with team members on audit status and revisions.

Education

Finance / Business Administration / Economics / Public Administration degree with 24 accounting hours

Job description

Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an entry-level auditor with a related degree and GPA of 2.95 or higher. No prior auditing experience is required, and U.S. citizenship is required.

The role focuses on contract audits with the Federal Government, using standard working papers and data analysis tools. Key responsibilities include preparing working papers, verifying contractor costs, and collaborating with the team to ensure accurate and complete audit results.