Entry-Level Auditor

Entry-Level Auditor Positions – Recent and Spring ’26 Grads are welcome!

Internship Accounting, Data Analytics, Economics & Finance

Auditing defense contracts is unlike anything you’ll do or see in the financial world. Our auditors provide a unique service to our country and make a difference in the lives of Americans everywhere.

DCAA offers inclusive, impactful and challenging assignments with focus on specialized training, career development while working for an agency ranked in the top 25% of the Best Places to Work in the Federal Government. Join the elite cadre of professionals who have made DCAA their employer of choice – performing audits of government contracts, ensuring taxpayers get the best value for each dollar spent protecting the Nation.

A career that gives back: our auditors give back $3 billion per year back to the taxpayer and DoD.

DCAA is currently hiring entry-level auditors in several locations, nationwide. Please review the basic requirements and locations before applying. Applications which do not meet the criteria cannot be considered.

• Plans, performs and reports contract audit assignments in connection with procurement and contracting activities between the Federal Government and the Contractor.
• Reviews standard audit programs and steps, previous work papers, reports, guidance material, draft audit reports with findings and conclusions on the audit performed in accordance with agency procedures.
• Maintains audit working papers including preparation of schedules, summaries, and reconciliations as instructed or appropriate.
• 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.
• 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.
• Maintains professional manner and working relationships with team members, associates, contractors and other government personnel.
• Prepares working papers and analyzes contractor data using automation tools.

All applicants must have one of the following:

• Degree in accounting
• Degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, economics or public administration and 24 semester hours in accounting including up to 6 hours of business law.
• Four years of accounting experience AND 24 semester hours in accounting/auditing courses or a certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor.
• Combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge AND 24 semester hours in accounting/auditing courses or a certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor.

All candidates must be U.S. Citizen. If qualifying with a Bachelor’s degree, a GPA of 2.95 or greater is also required. New federal hiring laws require resumes to be no longer than 2 pages.

• 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
• Generous leave, benefits, and retirement packages
• Reimbursement for job-related education and certifications

Auditor positions are on a career ladder with full promotion potential to GS-12. Must be U.S. Citizen.