Audit Associate

Kearney & Company • Alexandria, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Kearney & Company is seeking an Associate to join our team! The Associate 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. Additional duties include: 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.

Requirements

• 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
• BA/BS degree from an accredited college/university in Accounting or Business Administration with a major in Accounting
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance (requires U.S. citizenship)

Nice To Haves

• CPA highly desirable
• 150 credit hours that are required to be CPA eligible
• Some accounting and/or auditing experience
• Experience working with Federal clients a plus
• 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

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

What This Job Offers

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