Audit Associate

Kearney & Company • Alexandria, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The candidate 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, along with dedication and trust, are critical values to our Firm, leading to Kearney’s recognition as one of the leading accounting firms in the country. Based on employee feedback, we are consistently rated a Best Place to Work. Employment at Kearney means a flexible, collaborative, and open-minded work environment.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree from an accredited college/university in Accounting or Business Administration with a major in Accounting
• 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
• 150 credit hours that are required to be CPA eligible preferred
• Some accounting and/or auditing experience
• Experience working with Federal and/or DoW clients a plus
• Awareness and knowledge of Federal Government’s financial and management responsibilities preferred

Responsibilities

• 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

What This Job Offers

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