Audit Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending & Health Savings

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Kearney & Company is seeking an Audit Associate to join our team. The incumbent will perform procedures such as document gathering, data analysis, and assist with preparation of deliverables under the supervision of their Manager.

Responsibilities include executing day-to-day audit activities, gathering audit data, and drafting deliverables while fostering a professional, team-oriented environment. Strong communication and understanding of accounting concepts are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Accounting is required.
• Active Interim Secret Clearance (or higher) and U.S. citizenship are required to be considered.
• CPA highly desirable and 150 credit hours CPA-eligibility are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform procedures such as document gathering and data analysis under supervision.
• Assist with preparation of deliverables for engagements.
• Execute day-to-day audit activities and conduct fieldwork daily.
• Gather audit-related data and maintain professional conduct in client environments.
• Support drafting and preparation of project deliverables and share knowledge with the team.

Skills

Self-starter

Communication skills

Team-oriented

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Accounting

Active Interim Secret Clearance (U.S. citizenship required)

CPA eligible with 150 credit hours (CPA desirable)

Job description

Kearney & Company is seeking an Audit Associate to join our team! The incumbent 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 duties include:

• 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:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Accounting
• 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
• Some accounting and/or auditing experience
• Experience working with Federal and/or DoW clients a plus
• Awareness and knowledge of Federal Government’s financial and management responsibilities preferred

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 bedeterminedbased on specific experience, education, work location, clearance level, and other factorspermittedby 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.

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. Click here to understand your rights on employment discrimination. Click here 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. Click here to learn more about FMLA rights.

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. Click here to learn more about the EPPA.