Junior Financial Analyst

Castro & Company • Alexandria, Virginia • Full Time • $65,000–$75,000 / year

Posted on Sat, Oct 17, 2026

Junior Financial Analyst Advance your public accounting career as a Junior Financial Analyst with Castro & Company, where you’ll lead and support contract audit support for high‑profile Federal Government clients. This role is ideal for professionals ready to deepen their expertise in government auditing while taking on greater responsibility. As part of our Audit & Attest practice, you’ll work in a collaborative, mentorship‑oriented environment that values technical excellence, leadership development, and client service. We’re seeking professionals who are eager to make an impact, and contribute to delivering high‑quality audit outcomes. What you’ll do in this role:

Manage audit requests and rate verifications
Perform final voucher reviews
Prepare Indirect Rate Agreement Letters and Low-Risk Memos
Perform Incurred Cost Proposal Submission Adequacy Determinations and Contractor Disclosure Statement Adequacy Determinations
Perform Analyses of Contractor Proposed Provisional Billing Rates
Prepare and review Pre-Award Surveys of Contractor Accounting Systems
Maintain strong client focus, be responsive to client requests, and develop/maintain productive working relationships with client personnel

Your qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related business field from an accredited university
1+ years of DCAA contract type audit or compliance experience
CPA, or eligible to sit for the CPA exam highly preferred
Ability to lead audit tasks and effectively collaborate with team members and clients
Strong written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail
Security Clearance: Must be able to pass a basic government suitability check (US Citizenship required)

Preferred skills and attributes:

Experience serving Federal Government clients or working in a government audit environment
Exposure to contract audits
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Interest in mentoring and developing junior audit professionals

Salary Range: $65K-$75K
Final compensation will be determined based on a range of factors, including relevant experience, education, work location, security clearance level, certifications, and other factors permitted by applicable law. Salary ranges listed reflect the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Serving Federal Government clients, Castro & Company is a dedicated Audit, Advisory and Information Technology firm headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. We are dedicated to helping our clients accomplish their strategic goals while providing our people with a diverse and inclusive environment to thrive and succeed. Castro & Company employees are part of a learning culture with challenging career development opportunities. We encourage teamwork and collaboration, reward excellence, and respect and value diversity. Castro & Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability and any other classification protected by law.

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