What are the responsibilities and job description for the Audit & Advisory Externship position at Castro & Company?
About Castro & Company
Castro & Company is a dedicated CPA firm specializing in Audit, Advisory, and Accounting services for the Federal Government. We are passionate about supporting our nation’s agencies by delivering high-quality, efficient, and reliable financial solutions. Our mission is to help clients achieve accountability, transparency, and excellence in their financial management and operations.
Position Overview
The Audit & Advisory Externship offers undergraduate students an opportunity to gain hands-on exposure to the world of federal accounting and consulting. Over the course of two days to one week, externs will experience what it’s like to be part of a professional services team dedicated to public service.
Externs will rotate through both Audit and Advisory service lines to observe real client projects, participate in interactive learning sessions, and gain insight into the responsibilities of professionals supporting federal financial management.
Key Learning Opportunities
At Castro & Company, we believe in developing the next generation of government accounting professionals. Our externship provides a meaningful introduction to the field—blending technical skills with purpose-driven work that supports the federal government’s mission.
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.
Castro & Company is a dedicated CPA firm specializing in Audit, Advisory, and Accounting services for the Federal Government. We are passionate about supporting our nation’s agencies by delivering high-quality, efficient, and reliable financial solutions. Our mission is to help clients achieve accountability, transparency, and excellence in their financial management and operations.
Position Overview
The Audit & Advisory Externship offers undergraduate students an opportunity to gain hands-on exposure to the world of federal accounting and consulting. Over the course of two days to one week, externs will experience what it’s like to be part of a professional services team dedicated to public service.
Externs will rotate through both Audit and Advisory service lines to observe real client projects, participate in interactive learning sessions, and gain insight into the responsibilities of professionals supporting federal financial management.
Key Learning Opportunities
- Understand the fundamentals of federal audit and assurance engagements
- Learn how advisory teams assist clients with process improvement, internal controls, and risk management
- Gain exposure to federal financial reporting, compliance, and consulting services
- Experience Castro & Company’s collaborative culture and mission-driven environment
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- Current undergraduate student (rising junior or senior preferred)
- Strong academic performance
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Eager to learn, proactive, and collaborative
- U.S. citizenship required (due to potential federal client exposure)
- Hands-on exposure to both Audit and Advisory service lines
- Networking opportunities with firm professionals
- Career insights from firm leaders and recent hires
- Interactive group activities and Q&A sessions
At Castro & Company, we believe in developing the next generation of government accounting professionals. Our externship provides a meaningful introduction to the field—blending technical skills with purpose-driven work that supports the federal government’s mission.
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.