Entry-Level Government Audit & Accounting Associate

Kearney & Company

Alexandria (VA)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 78,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement
CPA exam support
Mentor Program
Paid time off

Job summary

Kearney & Company in the Washington, DC area is hiring Accounting Associates for recent grads with accounting-focused majors. You will gain hands-on audit and accounting experience serving federal government clients nationwide.

The role is entry-level, on-site with travel, offering CPA development opportunities and mentorship. Strong communication and teamwork are essential as you draft deliverables and support engagements.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or related field with CPA candidacy desirable.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Willing to work on-site in Washington, D.C. Metro Area.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in pre-audit planning for engagements.
  • Review client accounting and operating procedures and internal controls.
  • Execute day-to-day accounting and audit activities of the engagement and conduct fieldwork daily.
  • Assist in performing audit procedures to determine the design and operating effectiveness of controls.
  • Draft and prepare project deliverables and communicate with clients and team members.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Accounting or related field
CPA candidate or eligibility

Job description

Kearney & Company in the Washington, DC area is hiring Accounting Associates for recent grads with accounting-focused majors. You will gain hands-on audit and accounting experience serving federal government clients nationwide.

The role is entry-level, on-site with travel, offering CPA development opportunities and mentorship. Strong communication and teamwork are essential as you draft deliverables and support engagements.

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