Senior Audit Associate

Kearney & Company; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Health Savings Account

Life and AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Legal Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid holidays

Vacation & Sick Time

Job summary

Kearney & Company is seeking a Senior Audit Associate to join our team in a demanding, client-facing role focused on audits and internal controls.

The position requires strong communication skills, a minimum of two years in accounting or auditing, and an active Interim Secret Clearance (or higher) with U.S. citizenship. Base compensation ranges with bonuses are expected depending on experience and location.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Accounting or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years accounting and/or auditing experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Active Interim Secret Clearance (or higher) and U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain relationships with key client personnel to understand operations and functions.
• Demonstrate understanding of accounting and auditing concepts in client situations.
• Bridge gaps between logistics procedures and financial accounting processes.
• Communicate effectively with clients and team members; present findings clearly.
• Supervise and review work performed by staff; balance multiple projects.
• Apply innovative methodologies to support audits and improve internal controls.
• Review and evaluate internal controls and supporting documentation.
• Develop solutions to mitigate deficiencies in internal control activities.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team player

Client relationship

Multitasking

Leadership

Interim Secret Clearance

CPA eligibility

Education

BA/BS in Accounting

Job description

Kearney is currently seeking a Senior Audit Associate to join our team!

Responsibilities

• Maintaining relationships and communicating with key client personnel to understand business operations, processes, and functions.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of accounting and auditing concepts and apply them to client situations.
• Ability to bridge the gap between logistics procedures and financial accounting processes.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment and communicate effectively with clients and team members.
• Ability to balance multiple projects concurrently.
• Supervise and review work performed by other staff.
• Apply innovative methodologies that support an audit.
• Review and evaluate internal controls and supporting documentation.
• Development of solutions for implantation to mitigate deficiencies for internal control activities and supporting documentation.
• Determine compliance with policies and selected law/regulations are met.

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS degree from an accredited college/university with a major in Accounting or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years accounting and/or auditing experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• 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

• Experience working with the Federal Government and/or DoW clients.
• CPA or eligibility to sit for CPA certification.

The expected salary range for this position is between $60,000 and $100,000. 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 be determined based on specific experience, education, work location, clearance level, and other factors permitted by law. This position is eligible for bonuses (when applicable).

Benefits

• 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.

Work location is subject to change based on client requirements.

EEO Notice

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. Kearney’s EEO Policy.

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