Support Associate
About The Position
Kearney & Company is seeking an Associate to join our team supporting one of the Federal government’s largest agencies! Duties include but are not limited to: • Supporting the Department of the Navy (DON) audit response in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Statements of Federal Financial Accounting Standards (SFFAS), and/or relevant Department of the Treasury and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) policies. • Executing the day-to-day research, analysis, and communication at the direction of the Kearney & Company Team Lead • Demonstrating excellent writing and communication skills as significant time is spent drafting/updating communication artifacts (e.g., Standard Operating Procedures, Desktop Guides, whitepapers). • Demonstrating strong customer service skills and the ability to work in occasional high-pressure situations with short deadlines. • Communicating status of project-related tasks to Team Lead. 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." The expected salary range for this position is between $60,000 and $78,000. This range is representative of base pay only and does not include straight time pay for hours worked over 40 per week, company contributions towards paid benefits, and/or bonuses. Actual compensation (meeting or exceeding the range) will be determined based on specific experience, education, work location, clearance level, and other factors permitted by law. This position is eligible for bonuses (when applicable). We also offer a competitive benefits package that includes: 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
Requirements
- BA/BS/BBA degree from an accredited college/university
- Ability to work 2 days a week onsite in Washington, DC
- Ability to obtain and maintain an U.S. Secret (or higher, such as Top Secret or TS/SCI) security clearance (requires U.S. citizenship)
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with the Federal Government and/or DoD clients
- Experience in federal/DoD financial statement auditing, audit remediation, and audit readiness
- Experience with Fund Balance with Treasury reconciliations and Financial Reporting.
- Experience working with DFAS reporting policy and procedures
- Proficient skills in MS Excel CPA or eligibility to sit for CPA certification Certificated Government Financial Manager (CGFM), Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or other professional certification.
Responsibilities
- Supporting the Department of the Navy (DON) audit response in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Statements of Federal Financial Accounting Standards (SFFAS), and/or relevant Department of the Treasury and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) policies.
- Executing the day-to-day research, analysis, and communication at the direction of the Kearney & Company Team Lead
- Demonstrating excellent writing and communication skills as significant time is spent drafting/updating communication artifacts (e.g., Standard Operating Procedures, Desktop Guides, whitepapers).
- Demonstrating strong customer service skills and the ability to work in occasional high-pressure situations with short deadlines.
- Communicating status of project-related tasks to Team Lead.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
