Senior Audit Support Analyst

Kearney & Company • Alexandria, VA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Kearney & Company is seeking a cleared Senior Audit Support Analyst to support one of the Federal government’s largest agencies. The role involves collaborating with government points of contact on audit response and remediation, internal controls, financial processes, and accounting in accordance with applicable accounting standards and federal policies. The analyst will understand the Department of the Navy’s end-to-end business processes, conduct research and analysis under the direction of the Kearney & Company Team Lead, communicate task status, and prepare or update written communication materials. The position requires strong customer service and communication skills and the ability to work in occasional high-pressure situations with short deadlines. Work may be performed on-site in Alexandria, Virginia, and Washington, DC, up to four days a week, with travel of up to 25%. Work location may change based on client requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of progressive, relevant experience.
• Experience working with Department of War (DoW) clients.
• Experience in DoW financial statement auditing, audit remediation, or audit readiness.
• Ability to work on-site in Alexandria, VA, and Washington, DC, up to 4 days a week.
• Active Interim Secret Clearance at minimum; U.S. citizenship is required.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to handle occasional high-pressure situations with short deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with Working Capital Funds or Department of the Navy clients.
• CPA certification or eligibility to sit for the CPA examination.
• Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM), Certified Information Systems Auditor, or another professional certification.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with government points of contact on audit response, audit remediation, internal controls, financial processes, and/or accounting in accordance with GAAP, SFFAS, and relevant Treasury and OMB policies.
• Understand the Department of the Navy’s end-to-end business processes and apply relevant GAAP.
• Conduct day-to-day research, analysis, and communication at the direction of the Kearney & Company Team Lead.
• Communicate the status of project-related tasks to the Team Lead.
• Draft and update communication materials, including Standard Operating Procedures, Desktop Guides, and whitepapers.
• Provide strong customer service and work effectively in occasional high-pressure situations with short deadlines.

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.
• Position is eligible for bonuses when applicable.

What This Job Offers

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