Experienced Audit Staff ~ Federal

Mcconnell Jones Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 67,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/Remote options

Home office stipend

PTO and holidays

Health insurance

Long term disability

Life insurance

Parental leave

401(k) match

Job summary

McConnell & Jones in Washington DC is seeking an auditor for detailed audit procedures on financial statements, including preparing and adjusting work papers. The role requires a bachelor’s degree and CPA track with eligible credits, plus 1–3 years in public accounting.

Responsibilities include planning engagements, researching accounting issues, drafting financial statements and footnotes, and coaching junior staff. A Secret clearance is required or eligible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and pursuing CPA track with eligible accounting credits.
• Minimum of 1–3 years of experience in public accounting.
• Knowledge of GAAS, GAGAS (Yellow Book) or GAAP.
• Proficiency in use of accounting software programs.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Either holds a current and valid CPA license or is working toward obtaining the license by taking and passing the applicable state CPA exam.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Must hold, or be eligible for, a Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed audit procedures on financial statement account balances, prepare and adjust work papers from clients’ trial balance.
• Identify potential management letter comments.
• Research accounting issues.
• Recognize potential problem areas in specific engagements and discuss them with engagement supervisor.
• Participate in the engagement planning process.
• Perform other accounting, auditing, and consulting duties as needed in engagements and as assigned by supervisory personnel.
• Assume full responsibility (under supervision) for preparation of compiled and reviewed financial statements.
• Assist with more complicated segments of audit and accounting engagements.
• Draft annual financial statements, including footnote disclosures.
• Become proficient at preparing financial statements using the firm’s software programs.
• Coach staff, providing on‑the‑job training, and counseling audit staff to strengthen knowledge, skills, and development. Participate in performance evaluation process.
• All team members are required to follow industry‑leading data and system security practices.

Skills

GAAS knowledge

GAGAS knowledge

GAAP knowledge

Accounting software proficiency

Oral and written communication

CPA license pursuit

Secret clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CPA track in progress with eligible credits

CPA credits eligible

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Job Details: Location: Washington DC – Full Time. Education Level: 4‑Year Degree. Salary Range: $67,000 – $71,000 per year. Secret Clearance required; current clearance highly preferred.

What you will do

• Perform detailed audit procedures on financial statement account balances, prepare and adjust work papers from clients’ trial balance.
• Identify potential management letter comments.
• Research accounting issues.
• Recognize potential problem areas in specific engagements and discuss them with engagement supervisor.
• Participate in the engagement planning process.
• Perform other accounting, auditing, and consulting duties as needed in engagements and as assigned by supervisory personnel.
• Assume full responsibility (under supervision) for preparation of compiled and reviewed financial statements.
• Assist with more complicated segments of audit and accounting engagements.
• Draft annual financial statements, including footnote disclosures.
• Become proficient at preparing financial statements using the firm’s software programs.
• Coach staff, providing on‑the‑job training, and counseling audit staff to strengthen knowledge, skills, and development. Participate in performance evaluation process.
• All team members are required to follow industry‑leading data and system security practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and pursuing CPA track with eligible accounting credits.
• Minimum of 1–3 years of experience in public accounting.
• Knowledge of GAAS, GAGAS (Yellow Book) or GAAP.
• Proficiency in use of computers and accounting software programs.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Either holds a current and valid CPA license or is working toward obtaining the license by taking and passing the applicable state CPA exam.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Must hold, or be eligible for, a Secret Security Clearance.

What we prefer

• Master’s degree in accounting.
• CPA license.

What we offer

• Hybrid and remote (determined by position) work arrangements available.
• Stipend reimbursement for home office equipment, cell phone and home internet.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) awarded each pay period.
• 11 paid company holidays with 3 floating.
• Medical plan with HSA employer contribution, Dental, Vision available 1st of the month after start date.
• Company‑paid Long Term Disability.
• Company‑paid Life Insurance.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• 401(k) with company match up to 4% and 100% vested from day one.
• CPA and professional license & certification bonus.
• CPA exam review benefit with Becker CPA.
• Certification Reimbursement for CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA.
• CPE paid for 40 hours per year.
• Paid Volunteer Time Off.
• Fitness center available to Houston office employees.
• Employee Referral bonus opportunities from $1,000 to $5,000 per hired referral.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: McConnell & Jones is an equal‑opportunity and affirmative action employer that does not discriminate in employment and ensures equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a qualified individual with a disability or veteran status. McConnell & Jones policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.