Public Housing Authority: Accounting & Audit Associate

BDO USA, LLP; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO USA, LLP seeks an Experienced Associate for its Public Housing Authority practice. You will assist in delivering accounting, audit, and management consulting services under supervision on client engagements.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, 2+ years in public or private accounting, and pursuing CPA licensure. Proficiency with MS Office and audit tooling is expected. This role offers solid development and exposure to complex government projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance, required.
• Two or more years of public or private accounting experience.
• Actively pursuing CPA licensure.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic bookkeeping for clients including entering trial balances, making entry adjustments as needed, verifying trial balance amounts, and setting up electronic files to support client
• Applies knowledge and application of Finance standards to guide effective and efficient delivery of quality services and products
• Provides strong written work products including workpapers that meets the client's requirements and Finance quality standards
• Answers basic client questions or consults with seniors to provide responses
• Applies principles and knowledge of professional standards and the ability to document and communicate and understanding and application or professional standards on an engagement
• May make basic constructive suggestions to improve the client's programs and policies
• Researches basic and intermediate accounting topics and public housing topics; forms an initial opinion on the treatment independently
• Other duties as required

Skills

Public accounting experience

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Audit tools

Job description

BDO USA, LLP seeks an Experienced Associate for its Public Housing Authority practice. You will assist in delivering accounting, audit, and management consulting services under supervision on client engagements.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, 2+ years in public or private accounting, and pursuing CPA licensure. Proficiency with MS Office and audit tooling is expected. This role offers solid development and exposure to complex government projects.