Audit Associate
Kearney
Alexandria, VA · Posted October 15, 2026
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About the job
Kearney & Company is seeking an Audit Associate to join our team! The incumbent 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 duties include:
• Demonstrate professionalism and competence in the client’s 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 audit related data • Demonstrate awareness and knowledge of Federal Government’s financial and management responsibilities • Assist 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 skills
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Accounting
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
150 credit hours that are required to be CPA eligible preferred
Some accounting and/or auditing experience
Experience working with Federal and/or DoW clients a plus
Awareness and knowledge of Federal Government’s financial and management responsibilities preferred
Overview
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.” Learn more at www.kearneyco.com/careers." ,"
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 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
EEO Notice
Work location is subject to change based on client requirements.
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EEO Notice and Applicant Accommodation Requests
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 to understand your rights on employment discrimination. Click here for more information on Kearney’s EEO Policy.
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Kearney & Company is seeking an Audit Associate to join our team! The incumbent 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 duties include:
• Demonstrate professionalism and competence in the client’s 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 audit related data • Demonstrate awareness and knowledge of Federal Government’s financial and management responsibilities • Assist 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 skills
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Accounting
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
150 credit hours that are required to be CPA eligible preferred
Some accounting and/or auditing experience
Experience working with Federal and/or DoW clients a plus
Awareness and knowledge of Federal Government’s financial and management responsibilities preferred