Audit Associate

Kearney & Company • Alexandria, VA

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About The Position

Kearney & Company is seeking an Audit Associate to perform engagement procedures such as gathering documents and audit-related data, analyzing data, conducting daily fieldwork, carrying out day-to-day accounting and audit activities, and assisting with the preparation of project deliverables under the supervision of a Manager. The Associate is expected to demonstrate professionalism and competence in client environments, contribute to an efficient, innovative, and team-oriented work environment, and understand and apply accounting and auditing concepts to client situations. The role also involves demonstrating awareness of the Federal Government’s financial and management responsibilities and using technology to share knowledge, develop skills, and continue learning. The position requires an active Interim Secret Clearance or higher and U.S. citizenship. Work location may change based on client requirements.

Kearney & Company is exclusively focused on the Government and provides financial services including auditing, consulting, and technology services. The firm describes its work environment as flexible, collaborative, and open-minded.

The expected base salary range is $60,000 to $78,000. Actual compensation depends on factors such as experience, education, work location, and clearance level. The role is eligible for bonuses when applicable. The company offers a benefits package that includes insurance coverage, retirement and education savings plans, spending and savings accounts, wellness benefits, and paid time off.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Accounting.
• Active Interim Secret Clearance or higher, such as Secret, Top Secret, or TS/SCI; U.S. citizenship is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be self-starting, self-motivated, and results-oriented.
• Ability to understand accounting and auditing concepts and apply them to client situations.

Nice To Haves

• CPA is highly desirable.
• 150 credit hours required for CPA eligibility preferred.
• Some accounting and/or auditing experience.
• Experience working with Federal and/or Department of War (DoW) clients is a plus.
• Awareness and knowledge of the Federal Government’s financial and management responsibilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned procedures, including document gathering and data analysis, under the supervision of a Manager.
• Demonstrate professionalism and competence in the client’s environment.
• Foster an efficient, innovative, and team-oriented work environment.
• Execute day-to-day accounting and audit activities for the engagement and conduct fieldwork daily.
• Gather audit-related data.
• Demonstrate awareness and knowledge of the Federal Government’s financial and management responsibilities.
• Assist in drafting and preparing project deliverables.
• Use technology to share knowledge with team members, develop skills, and continually learn.
• Apply an understanding of accounting and auditing concepts to client situations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan and 529 education savings plan.
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account.
• Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Legal insurance and pet insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program, fitness and wellness benefits, and other firm benefits.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Bonuses when applicable.

What This Job Offers

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