Accounting Associate

Kearney & Company • Huntsville, AL

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Kearney & Company is currently seeking an Accounting Associate to join our team. The Accounting Associate position will be responsible for performing procedures such as document gathering, data analysis, and assisting with preparation of deliverables as assigned under the supervision of their Manager. Kearney & Company exclusively focuses on the Government, providing financial services, including auditing, consulting, and technology services. Our commitment to our employees and clients, as well as to dedication and trust, critical values to our Firm, have led to Kearney’s recognition as one of the leading accounting firms in the country. Based on our employees’ feedback, we are also consistently rated a Best Place to Work. Employment at Kearney means a flexible, collaborative, and open-minded work environment. We hope it is your “first easy decision.”

Requirements

• BA/BS degree from an accredited college/university in Accounting or Business Administration with a major in Accounting
• Minimum of 1 year of Accounting and Auditing Experience
• Willing to travel up to 50%
• 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)

Nice To Haves

• CPA highly desirable or 150 credit hours to qualify for CPA
• Awareness and knowledge of Federal Government’s financial and management responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Performing procedures such as document gathering, data analysis, and assisting with preparation of deliverables as assigned under the supervision of their Manager.
• Demonstrate professionalism and competence in the client’s environment
• Foster an efficient, innovative, and team-oriented work environment
• Execute the day-to-day accounting and audit activities of the engagement and conduct fieldwork daily
• Gather audit related data
• Demonstrate awareness and knowledge of Federal Government’s financial and management responsibilities
• Assists in drafting and preparing project deliverables
• Utilize technology to share knowledge with team members, develop skills, and continually learn
• Must be a self-starter, self-motivated, and results-oriented
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of accounting and auditing concepts and apply them to client situations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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
• Bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level