Accounting Associate

Company: Kearney & Company
Location: Beltsville
Posted on: February 17, 2020

Job Description:

Kearney & Company provides financial services exclusively to the Federal Government, 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 Kearneys 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. Learn more at www.kearneyco.com/careers.Kearney is currently seeking an Accounting Associate to join our Beltsville, MD 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.

• Demonstrate professionalism and competence in the clients environment
• Foster an efficient, innovative, and team-oriented work environment
• Execute the day-to-day accounting and audit activities of the engagement and conduct fieldwork daily
• Gather and analyze transactional data
• Demonstrate awareness and knowledge of Federal Governments financial and management responsibilities
• Assists in drafting and preparing project deliverables
• Utilize technology to share knowledge with team members, develop skills, and continually learn
• Must be a self-starter, self-motivated, and results-oriented
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of accounting and auditing concepts and apply them to client situations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skillsRequired Qualifications
  • BA/BS degree from an accredited college/university in Accounting or Business Administration with a major in Accounting
  • 2 years of Accounting Experience; 1 of which must be with a Federal client
  • 150 credit hours that are required to be CPA eligible preferred
  • Ability to obtain a security clearance (U.S citizenship required)Preferred Qualifications
    • Awareness and knowledge of Federal Governments financial and management responsibilities preferredApplicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws EEO NoticeWork 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, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other classification protected by law. Click here to learn more.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 703-236-2391 or email accommodations@kearneyco.com. Please be advised that this contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of an application. Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) FMLA is designed to help employees balance their work and family responsibilities by allowing them to take reasonable unpaid leave for certain family and medical reasons. Kearney & Company provides eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year. Military family leave is available for up to 26 weeks under FMLA. Click here to learn more.Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) The EPPA prohibits most private employers from using lie detector tests either for pre-employment screening or during the course of employment. Kearney & Company adheres all provisions of the EPPA. Click here to learn more.ID: 2020-2824

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