Audit Readiness Senior Associate

Kearney & Company • Huntsville, AL

96d • $60,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Kearney & Company is seeking an Audit Readiness Senior Associate to join our team. Exclusively focused on the Government, Kearney & Company provides 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.” Learn more at www.kearneyco.com/careers.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree from an accredited college/university in Accounting or Business Administration with a major in Accounting
• Minimum 2 years of accounting or auditing experience
• Experience working with financial statement compilation required
• Proficient skills in Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Currently hold or can obtain and maintain an Interim Secret Clearance (US Citizenship Required)

Nice To Haves

• CPA highly desirable
• Experience working with Federal and/or DoD clients a plus
• A-123, and internal controls is a plus

Responsibilities

• Maintaining relationships and communicating with key client personnel to understand business operations, processes, and functions
• Demonstrating an understanding of accounting and auditing concepts and applying them to client situations
• Bridging the gap between logistics procedures and financial accounting processes
• Exhibiting strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills
• Working in a team environment and communicating effectively with clients and team members
• Balancing multiple projects concurrently
• Supervising and reviewing work performed by other staff
• Applying innovative methodologies that support an audit
• Reviewing and evaluating internal controls and supporting documentation
• Developing solutions for implementation to mitigate deficiencies for internal control activities and supporting documentation
• Determining compliance with policies and selected law/regulations

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees