Accounting Associate

Accounting AssociateKearney is currently seeking an Accounting Associate to join our team. The Accounting Associate position will be responsible for performing procedures such as document gathering, data analysis, and assisting with preparation of deliverables as assigned under the supervision of their Manager. Additional skills and responsibilities are defined below:Demonstrate professionalism and competence in the client's environmentFoster an efficient, innovative, and team-oriented work environmentExecute the day-to-day accounting and audit activities of the engagement and conduct fieldwork dailyGather audit related dataDemonstrate awareness and knowledge of Federal Government's financial and management responsibilitiesAssists in drafting and preparing project deliverablesUtilize technology to share knowledge with team members, develop skills, and continually learnMust be a self-starter, self-motivated, and results-orientedAbility to demonstrate an understanding of accounting and auditing concepts and apply them to client situationsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsQualifications Required QualificationsBA/BS degree from an accredited college/university in Accounting or Business Administration with a major in AccountingMinimum of 1 year of Accounting and Auditing Experience150 credit hours that are required to be CPA eligible preferredAwareness and knowledge of Federal Government's financial and management responsibilities preferredWilling to travel up to 50%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 QualificationsCPA highly desirableOverview Exclusively focused on the Government, Kearney & Company provides financial services, including auditing, consulting, and technology services. 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. Based on our employees' feedback, we are also consistently rated a Best Place to Work. Employment at Kearney means a flexible, collaborative, and open-minded work environment. We hope it is your "first easy decision."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). We also offer a competitive benefits package that includes:Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance401(k) Retirement Plan and 529 Education Savings PlanFlexible Spending & Health Savings AccountAccident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity InsurancesLegal Insurance and Pet InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program, fitness and wellness benefits, and other firm benefits.Paid holidays, vacation, and sick timeEEO Notice Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws Work location is subject to change based on client requirements. Kearney & Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, genetic information, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, any medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association to a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulation. Click here for more information on Kearney's EEO Policy. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, regarding accessibility of our website, a modification or adjustment of the job application or interview process due to a disability, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io . 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