Experienced Audit Staff ~ Federal

MCCONNELL JONES GROUP•Washington, DC

10d•$67,000 - $71,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Audit Experienced Staff for our Washington D.C. location has from 1-3 years of federal agency audit experience. You will have knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) and/or Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS). Perform detailed audit procedures on financial statement account balances, prepare and adjust work papers from clients’ trial balance. Identify potential management letter comments. Research accounting issues. Recognize potential problem areas in specific engagements and discusses them with engagement supervisor. Participate in the engagement planning process. Perform other accounting, auditing, and consulting duties as needed in engagements and as assigned by supervisory personnel. Assume full responsibility (under supervision) for preparation of compiled and reviewed financial statements. Assist with more complicated segments of audit and accounting engagements. Draft annual financial statements, including footnote disclosures. Become proficient at preparing financial statements using the firm’s software programs. Coach staff, providing on-the-job training, and counseling audit staff to strengthen knowledge/skills/development. Participate in performance evaluation process. As part of our compliance program, all team members are required to follow industry leading data and system security practices.

Requirements

1-3 years of federal agency audit experience.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) and/or Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS).
Bachelor’s degree and pursuing CPA track with eligible accounting credits.
Minimum of 1 -3 years of experience in public accounting.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS or Yellow Book) or Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Proficiency in use of computers and computer accounting software programs.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Either holds a current and valid CPA license or is working toward obtaining the license by taking and passing the applicable state CPA exam.
Good time management and organizational skills.
Must hold, or be eligible for, a Secret Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Ability to obtain Secret Clearance reqiured.
Holding a current Secret Clearance is highly preferred and will increase your candidacy.
Master’s degree in accounting.
CPA license.

Responsibilities

Perform detailed audit procedures on financial statement account balances, prepare and adjust work papers from clients’ trial balance.
Identify potential management letter comments.
Research accounting issues.
Recognize potential problem areas in specific engagements and discusses them with engagement supervisor.
Participate in the engagement planning process.
Perform other accounting, auditing, and consulting duties as needed in engagements and as assigned by supervisory personnel.
Assume full responsibility (under supervision) for preparation of compiled and reviewed financial statements.
Assist with more complicated segments of audit and accounting engagements.
Draft annual financial statements, including footnote disclosures.
Become proficient at preparing financial statements using the firm’s software programs.
Coach staff, providing on-the-job training, and counseling audit staff to strengthen knowledge/skills/development.
Participate in performance evaluation process.
Follow industry leading data and system security practices.

Benefits

Hybrid and remote (determined by position) work arrangements available.
Stipend reimbursement for home office equipment, cell phone and home internet.
Paid Time Off (PTO) is awarded each pay period.
11 paid company holidays with 3 floating.
Medical plan with HSA employer contribution, Dental, Vision available 1st of the month after start date.
Company paid Long Term Disability.
Company paid Life Insurance.
Paid Parental Leave.
401k with company match up to 4% and 100% vested from day one.
CPA and professional license & certification bonus.
CPA exam review benefit with Becker CPA.
Certification Reimbursement for CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA.
CPE paid for 40 hours per year.
Paid Volunteer Time Off.
Fitness center available to Houston office employees.
Employee Referral bonus opportunities from $1,000 to $5,000 per hired referral.
Wellness programs offer comprehensive tools, resources, and support to ensure you can be your best self.