Accounting Associate - College Program (Government Accounting)

Location: Alexandria, Virginia; Washington, D.C. Metro Area. Work may take place in the office or at client sites, with at least 25% travel and schedules varying by engagement.

Salary: $60,000–$78,000 annually, plus eligible bonuses and additional straight-time pay for hours worked over 40 per week.

Company

Kearney & Company provides auditing, consulting, and technology services focused exclusively on federal government clients.

What you will do

• Participate in pre-audit planning and execute day-to-day accounting and audit activities.
• Review client accounting procedures, operating procedures, and internal control systems.
• Perform control testing, risk assessments, and daily fieldwork.
• Prepare project deliverables and communicate with clients and engagement teams.
• Manage multiple projects while applying accounting and auditing concepts to client situations.
• Use existing and emerging technology to improve business solutions and outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting, accounting-focused Business Administration, Information Science, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Information Systems, or a related major.
• Willingness to work onsite in the Washington, D.C. Metro Area as client needs arise.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an interim U.S. Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
• Ability to travel at least 25%.
• Strong verbal, written, presentation, and client communication skills.
• CPA candidacy or eligibility to sit for the CPA certification is highly desirable.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible, collaborative, open-minded, and family-friendly work environment.
• Mentor program and professional development opportunities.
• Support for CPA, CISA, and CISSP certifications, including tuition reimbursement and CPA exam assistance.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, flexible spending, health savings, legal, and pet insurance.
• 401(k), 529 education savings plan, paid holidays, vacation, sick time, wellness benefits, and flexible work schedules.
• All Associates are paid for additional hours worked beyond 40 hours per week, based on assignment.