Accounting Associate

About the role

The Accounting Associate position will perform procedures such as document gathering, data analysis, and assist with preparation of deliverables under the supervision of their Manager. Additional skills and responsibilities are defined below.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate professionalism and competence in the client’s environment
• Foster an efficient, innovative, and team-oriented work environment
• Execute the day-to-day accounting and audit activities of the engagement and conduct fieldwork daily
• Gather audit related data
• Utilize technology to share knowledge with team members, develop skills, and continually learn
• Must be a self-starter, self-motivated, and results-oriented
• Must have an active Interim Secret Clearance (or higher, such as Secret, Top Secret or TS/SCI) to be considered for this role (requires U.S. citizenship)

Requirements

• BA/BS degree from an accredited college/university in Accounting or Business Administration with a major in Accounting
• Minimum of 1 year of Accounting and Auditing Experience
• 150 credit hours that are required to be CPA eligible preferred
• Awareness and knowledge of Federal Government’s financial and management responsibilities preferred
• Willing to travel up to 50%

Qualifications

• Self-starter, self-motivated, and results-oriented
• Understanding of accounting and auditing concepts and ability to apply them to client situations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

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

Pay

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).

Schedule

Employment at Kearney means a flexible, collaborative, and open-minded work environment. We hope it is your "first easy decision."