Accounting Associate

Kearney & Company; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan

529 Education Savings

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Accident Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Hospital Indemnity

Legal Insurance

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Benefits

Paid Holidays

Vacation & Sick Time

Job summary

Kearney & Company in Alexandria, VA is seeking an Accounting Associate to perform document gathering, data analysis, and assist with deliverables under the supervision of a Manager.

The role involves executing day-to-day accounting and audit activities, gathering audit data, and supporting the drafting of project deliverables while maintaining professionalism and a client-focused mindset. Travel up to 50% and eligibility for Interim Secret clearance are required.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Accounting from an accredited college/university.
• Minimum of 1 year of Accounting and Auditing Experience.
• Willing to travel up to 50%.
• Must have an active Interim Secret Clearance (or higher) to be considered for this role (requires U.S. citizenship).
• CPA highly desirable.
• 150 credit hours that are required to be CPA eligible preferred.
• Awareness and knowledge of Federal Government's financial and management responsibilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate professionalism and competence in the client's environment.
• Foster an efficient, innovative, and team-oriented work environment.
• Execute the day-to-day accounting and audit activities of the engagement and conduct fieldwork daily.
• Gather audit related data.
• Demonstrate awareness and knowledge of Federal Government's financial and management responsibilities.
• Assist in drafting and preparing project deliverables.
• Utilize technology to share knowledge with team members, develop skills, and continually learn.
• Must be a self-starter, self-motivated, and results-oriented.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of accounting and auditing concepts and apply them to client situations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Willing to travel

Self-motivated

Team player

Professionalism

Education

Accounting degree (BA/BS)

CPA desirable

150 credit hours CPA eligible

Job description

Launch your professional journey with an awardwinning team. We're seeking an Accounting Associate in Alexandria, VA. The Accounting Associate position will be responsible for performing procedures such as document gathering, data analysis, and assisting with preparation of deliverables as assigned under the supervision of their Manager.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate professionalism and competence in the client's environment
• Foster an efficient, innovative, and team-oriented work environment
• Execute the day-to-day accounting and audit activities of the engagement and conduct fieldwork daily
• Gather audit related data
• Demonstrate awareness and knowledge of Federal Government's financial and management responsibilities
• Assist in drafting and preparing project deliverables
• Utilize technology to share knowledge with team members, develop skills, and continually learn
• Must be a self-starter, self-motivated, and results-oriented
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of accounting and auditing concepts and apply them to client situations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree from an accredited college/university in Accounting
• Minimum of 1 year of Accounting and Auditing Experience
• Willing to travel up to 50%
• Must have an active Interim Secret Clearance (or higher, such as Secret, Top Secret or TS/SCI) to be considered for this role (requires U.S. citizenship)

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA highly desirable
• 150 credit hours that are required to be CPA eligible preferred
• Awareness and knowledge of Federal Government's financial and management responsibilities preferred

Salary and Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is between $60,000 and $78,000. This range is representative of base pay only and does not include straight time pay for hours worked over 40 per week, company contributions towards paid benefits, and/or bonuses. Actual compensation (meeting or exceeding the range) will be determined based on specific experience, education, work location, clearance level, and other factors permitted by law. This position is eligible for bonuses (when applicable).

We also offer a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan and 529 Education Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account
• Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity Insurances
• Legal Insurance and Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program, fitness and wellness benefits, and other firm benefits
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

EEO Notice

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws

Kearney & Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, genetic information, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, any medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association to a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulation.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

FMLA is designed to help employees balance their work and family responsibilities by allowing them to take reasonable unpaid leave for certain family and medical reasons. Kearney & Company provides eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year. Military family leave is available for up to 26 weeks under FMLA.

Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)

The EPPA prohibits most private employers from using lie detector tests either for pre-employment screening or during the course of employment. Kearney & Company adheres to all provisions of the EPPA.