Experienced Staff ~ Federal agency financial audit

McConnell Jones; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/Remote work

Home office stipend

Paid time off

11 holidays + 3 floating

Medical plan with HSA

401k with company match

CPA bonus

CPA exam review

Certification reimbursement

CPE 40 hours/year

Wellness programs

Job summary

McConnell Jones is seeking an Audit Experienced Staff to join our Washington, DC area team. The role requires 1–3 years of federal agency financial statement audit experience and a current Secret Clearance. You will perform detailed audit procedures, research accounting issues, and contribute to planning and staff development.

The position offers hybrid/remote work options with local travel to client sites, and a supportive culture focused on growth and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and pursuing CPA with eligible accounting credits.
• 1–3 years of public accounting experience.
• Knowledge of GAAS, GAGAS/Yellow Book or GAAP.
• Proficiency with computer accounting software.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• CPA license or progress toward license.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed audit procedures on financial statement balances and prepare work papers.
• Research accounting issues and discuss with supervision.
• Assist with engagement planning and supervision of staff.
• Prepare compiled and reviewed financial statements under supervision.
• Participate in performance evaluations and adhere to security practices.

Skills

Audit procedures

GAAS knowledge

GAGAS (Yellow Book)

GAAP knowledge

CPA pursuit

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA track

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

At McConnell Jones, we aim to be a catalyst for positive growth fostering an environment where unique perspectives come together to enhance client solutions. As the largest majority African American-owned and controlled public accounting firm in the U.S., we pride ourselves on the quality of our work, the tenure of our clients, and our own diversity—nearly two-thirds of our people are from an ethnically diverse background. The diversity of our people empowers the diversity of our client solutions, as captured by the firm’s tagline, Diverse Thinking | Unique Perspectives.

Our Mission: To foster an environment where unique perspectives come together to enhance client solutions.

Our Vision: To be a catalyst for positive growth through the power of diverse thinking.

Our Values: Creativity, Inclusion, Transparency, Accountability

This position is based in the Washington DC area with local travel to client site. Currently only looking for those who have a current Secret Clearance. Federal agency financial auditing experience is required. Posted salary range depends on experience.

Join a firm that offers work/life balance, salary continuation during busy and non-busy seasons and a culture of growth and kindness!

What you will do

The Audit Experienced Staff for our Washington D.C. location has from 1-3 years of federal agency financial statement audit experience.

• Perform detailed audit procedures on financial statement account balances, prepare and adjust work papers from clients’ trial balance.
• Research accounting issues.
• Recognize potential problem areas in specific engagements and discusses 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.
• 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/development. Participate in performance evaluation process.
• As part of our compliance program, all team members are required to follow industry leading data and system security practices.

What you will need

• Bachelor’s degree and pursuing CPA track with eligible accounting credits.
• Minimum of 1 -3 years of experience in public accounting.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS or Yellow Book) or Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Proficiency in use of computers and computer 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) is 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.
• 401k 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.
• Fitness center available to Houston office employees.
• Employee Referral bonus opportunities from $1,000 to $5,000 per hired referral.
• We are committed to helping you thrive. Our wellness programs offer comprehensive tools, resources, and support to ensure you can be your best self.

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 their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or Vietnam era or other protected veteran. McConnell & Jones policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. To achieve our goal of equal opportunity, we maintain an affirmative action program through which we take good faith efforts to recruit, hire and advance in employment-qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, and other protected veterans.