Entry Level Auditor, St. Louis, MO

About the Role

This position is located in St. Louis, MO.

Key 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.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• U.S. citizen
• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Accounting
• OR a related degree in: Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration which must include 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.
• Resumes cannot exceed 2 pages in length.
• Automation tools for data analysis.

Qualifications

• Entry level, no professional or prior auditing experience needed.

About Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA)

• DCAA auditors provide a unique service to our country.
• DCAA offers impactful and challenging assignments with focus on specialized training and career development.
• DCAA is ranked in the top 25% of the Best Places to Work in the Federal Government.
• Auditors audit government contracts, ensuring taxpayers get the best value for each dollar spent protecting the Nation.

Benefits & Growth

• Starting Salary: $50k – $74k
• $15,000 sign on bonus with a 3-year commitment to the agency.
• Competitive salaries and career advancement opportunities.
• Unparalleled training from the Defense Contract Audit Institute and many professional and leadership development programs.
• Commitment to work-life balance.
• Flexible work hours.
• Generous leave, benefits, and retirement packages.
• Reimbursement for job-related education and certifications.
• Participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• DCAA offers financial support programs for education and certifications related to the job.
• DCAA participates in loan forgiveness programs.
• Growth opportunities to become a lead worker or supervisor in as little as four years.
• Training and career programs to ensure success.