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Auditor jobs in Washington, DC
Auditors examine financial records and internal controls to confirm they are accurate and compliant. They test transactions, document findings, and report risks to management or external stakeholders.
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All Source Analyst, MidThe Opportunity:Do you find yourself constantly looking for more and better information? Do you want a job where you can use your knowledge and research skills to improve national security? Never h…
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Agency: Offices, Boards and DivisionsDepartment: Department of JusticeSub agency: Justice Management Division, Office of Compliance and ReviewSalary: Starting at $121,785 Per year (GS 13)Dates: Open 09/15/2026 to 09/29/2…
Company Overview: For more than 40 years, Williams Adley has provided expert accounting, auditing, and consulting services to a growing number of federal, state, and local government agencies. Our dedication to operating…
$62k - $65k
Williams Adley respectfully requests that recruiting agencies, headhunters, and search firms REFRAIN from contacting us or any member of our team regarding this or any other posting. Unsolicited referrals or resumes will…
$120k - $150k
Applicant must have: Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Accounting, or a related field. Active Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification. At least 6 years of experience in IT audit, cybersecurity,…
The Corporate Internal Audit Department of Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. is seeking a full-time IT Internal Auditor to be based on-site at its Global Headquarters reporting to the IT Internal Audit Manager…
$110k - $125k
engaging visual brand presence. Job Description Public Storage currently has an excellent opportunity for an Internal Auditor. The Internal Auditor will work with the Internal Audit Services group to provide independent…
$110k - $125k
Job Title: Senior Internal Auditor Industry: Retail / Consumer Services Location: Greater Seattle area Assignment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire Pay: $110k base - $125k base Work Schedule: Hybrid (3 days in office) after 9…
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validate outputs before delivery Package and present AI-generated findings in formats suitable for agency financial managers and auditors Identify data anomalies, reconciliation gaps, and trend deviations through self-se…
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What auditors earn in Washington
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $33–$43 | $69k–$90k |
| Mid level | $43–$60 | $90k–$125k |
| Senior | $57–$81 | $119k–$169k |
Adjusted for the Washington market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Audit procedures and samplingGAAP and GAASInternal controls testingRisk assessmentWorkpaper documentationExcel and data analyticsSOX complianceProfessional skepticismClient communication
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through how you plan an audit engagement.
Cover understanding the business, assessing risk by area, setting materiality, and designing procedures where risk concentrates. Show planning drives everything after it.
Tell me about a finding you had to raise with a client or management.
Describe verifying the facts thoroughly first, presenting the issue factually with its impact, and staying professional when the reaction was defensive.
How do you test internal controls?
Explain the sequence — understand the control, test design, then test operating effectiveness with an appropriate sample — and what you do when exceptions appear.
What does professional skepticism mean to you in practice?
Give an example of not accepting an explanation at face value: corroborating with evidence, re-performing a calculation, or expanding a sample.
How do you manage multiple engagements and deadlines during busy season?
Talk about front-loading planning, communicating status early, and escalating scope problems before they become deadline problems.
Describe your experience with data analytics in audits.
Mention tools like IDEA, Alteryx, or Excel-based full-population testing, and one case where analytics found something sampling would have missed.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For auditors specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Name your client industries and the size of engagements, since audit hiring is heavily industry-matched.
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Specify the audit areas you owned, such as revenue, inventory, or accruals, rather than 'assisted with audits'.
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Quantify your busy-season load, like managing four concurrent engagements or supervising two staff.
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State CPA status precisely, including exam sections passed, because audit tracks depend on it.
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Include one finding or process improvement with its dollar or risk impact to show judgment, not just procedure.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Audit Associate
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Senior Auditor
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Audit Manager
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Senior Audit Manager
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Audit Partner / Director
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