Accounting Associate

Kearney & Company, P.C.; Charleston (SC); 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 Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Legal Insurance

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Job summary

Kearney & Company, P.C. is seeking an Accounting Associate to join our government-focused team in Charleston, SC. You will perform day-to-day accounting and audit activities, gather data, and assist with deliverables under supervision.

Travel up to 50% and active security clearance are required where applicable. Ideal candidates hold a BA/BS in Accounting with an accounting major and have at least 1 year of related experience.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Accounting or Business Administration with a major in Accounting.
• Minimum of 1 year of Accounting and Auditing Experience.
• Active Interim Secret Clearance (or higher) with U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Execute day-to-day accounting and audit activities of the engagement and conduct fieldwork daily.
• Gather audit-related data.
• Assist in drafting and preparing project deliverables.
• Travel up to 50% of the time.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Attention to detail

Professional conduct

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Accounting major

Job description

Kearney is currently seeking an Accounting Associate to join our team. 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. Additional skills and responsibilities are defined below:

• 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
• Assists 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

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS degree from an accredited college/university in Accounting or Business Administration with a major in Accounting
• Minimum of 1 year of Accounting and Auditing Experience
• Willing to travel up to 50% of the time
• 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
• Awareness and knowledge of Federal Government’s financial and management responsibilities
• Awareness and knowledge of Federal Government’s financial and management responsibilities

Overview

Exclusively focused on the Government, Kearney & Company provides financial services, including auditing, consulting, and technology services. Our commitment to our employees and clients as well as to dedication and trust, critical values to our Firm, have led to Kearney’s recognition as one of the leading accounting firms in the country. Based on our employees’ feedback, we are also consistently rated a Best Place to Work. Employment at Kearney means a flexible, collaborative, and open-minded work environment. We hope it is your “first easy decision.” Learn more at www.kearneyco.com/careers.

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

Work location is subject to change based on client requirements. 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 for more information on Kearney’s EEO Policy.

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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. To learn more.

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 all provisions of the EPPA. To learn more.