Accounting Associate - College Program

About the Role

Kearney & Company is seeking Accounting Associates to join our team! This position is a great entry-level opportunity for new graduates who want hands-on audit, Accounting, Consulting experience working with federal government agencies throughout the United States.

Responsibilities

• Participate in pre-audit planning for engagements
• Responsible for reviewing client accounting and operating procedures, as well as systems of internal control
• Execute the day-to-day accounting and audit activities of the engagement and conduct fieldwork daily
• Assist in performing audit procedures to determine the design and operating effectiveness of the controls, performing risk assessments
• Demonstrate an understanding of accounting and auditing concepts and apply them to client situations
• Foster an efficient, innovative, and team-oriented work environment
• Demonstrate awareness and knowledge of Federal Government's financial and management responsibilities
• Assist in drafting and preparing project deliverables
• Ability to work in a team environment and communicate effectively with clients and team members
• Ability to balance multiple projects concurrently
• Utilize technology to share knowledge with team members, develop skills, and continually learn
• Demonstrate professionalism and competence in the client's environment
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills
• Demonstrate strong digital dexterity: Meaning, executing work with independence and the capability of being agile, adept, and effective while embracing any existing or emerging technology for yielding a better business solution or outcome

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited college/university in Accounting or Double Major/Concentration in Accounting, Information Science, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Information Systems (or other synonym for IT related major), Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting
• Willing to work on-site in Washington, D.C. Metro Area as client-based needs arise
• Ability to travel at least 25%, barring any travel restrictions
• Ability to obtain and maintain an interim U.S. Secret security clearance (requires U.S. citizenship)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Skills

• CPA candidate or eligibility to sit for CPA certification is highly desirable

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Monetary assistance for CPA exam preparation
• Certification bonuses (CISA, CISSP, CPA)
• All Associates are PAID FOR ALL ADDITIONAL HOURS WORKED that exceed the forty-hour work week (based on assignment)
• Mentor Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts
• Pet Insurance
• Compensation & Recognition Incentives
• 401(k), Education Savings Plan
• Short Term & Long Term Disability Coverage, Life Insurance
• Family & Work Life Benefits
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Paid Time Off and Flexible Work Schedules
• Fitness Benefits

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

Work schedules and client needs vary from engagement to engagement and is always subject to change. Work location is subject to change based on client requirements.