Senior Associate

About the role

Kearney & Company is currently seeking Senior Accounting Associates to join our team. 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain relationships and communicate with key client personnel to understand business operations, processes, and functions
• Demonstrate an understanding of accounting and auditing concepts and apply them to client situations
• Bridge the gap between logistics procedures and financial accounting processes
• Work in a team environment and communicate effectively with clients and team members
• Balance multiple projects concurrently
• Supervise and review work performed by other staff
• Apply innovative methodologies that support an audit
• Review and evaluate internal controls and supporting documentation
• Develop solutions for implantation to mitigate deficiencies for internal control activities and supporting documentation
• Determine compliance with policies and selected law/regulations are met

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree from an accredited college/university in Accounting or Business Administration with a major in Accounting
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting and auditing experience
• Experience working with Federal and/or DoD clients a plus
• Experience with Federal clients, A-123, and internal controls is a plus
• Ability to navigate a transaction database and determine potential issues or inappropriate posting
• Proficient skills in excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Willing to travel up to 50% of the time
• 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)

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA highly desirable

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

Pay

The expected salary range for this position is between $60,000 and $100,000. 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.”

Benefits Package

• 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