Audit Associate (Federal Government)

Location: Alexandria, Virginia, United States. Work location may change based on client requirements.

Salary: $60,000–$78,000 per year in base pay, with potential bonuses and additional compensation for hours worked over 40 per week.

Company

Kearney & Company provides auditing, consulting, and technology services exclusively to the U.S. Government.

What you will do

• Perform day-to-day accounting and audit activities and conduct engagement fieldwork.
• Gather audit-related documents and data and perform data analysis.
• Assist with drafting and preparing project deliverables.
• Apply accounting and auditing concepts to client situations under manager supervision.
• Demonstrate professionalism and communicate effectively in client and team environments.
• Use technology to share knowledge, develop skills, and support continuous learning.

Requirements

• BA or BS degree from an accredited college or university.
• Active Interim Secret Clearance or higher, such as Secret, Top Secret, or TS/SCI.
• U.S. citizenship required for the clearance.
• Understanding of accounting and auditing concepts.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to work independently.

Nice to have

• CPA certification or eligibility with 150 credit hours.
• Accounting or auditing experience.
• Experience with Federal Government or Department of War clients.
• Knowledge of Federal Government financial and management responsibilities.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible, collaborative, and open-minded work environment.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan, 529 education savings plan, flexible spending account, and health savings account.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Wellness benefits, employee assistance program, legal insurance, and pet insurance.