Senior Accountant

<p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; color: black; font-size: 12pt;">Looking for flexibility and impact? We’re hiring a Senior Accountant to join our team at one of the nation’s Best Places to Work! </span><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">This Senior Accountant will apply technical expertise and skills to develop a strategy that helps guide a large DoW service toward a successful, financial statement audit. </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:</span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">Demonstrate proficiency with accounting and auditing concepts and apply them to client situations</span></li><li><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">Possess a mastery of process documentation, risk assessment, planning, and writing skills</span></li><li><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">Develop detailed plans that implement. strategic goals and overall audit strategy</span></li><li><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">Provide subject matter technical expertise to team in financial management areas of financial reporting, audit remediation planning, and financial statement compilation</span></li><li><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">Support strategic communications to foster coordination of enterprise stakeholders</span></li><li><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">Self-starter takes the initiative to deliver quality work products to the client with little direction from supervisor</span></li><li><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">Utilize technology to share knowledge with team members, develop skills, and continually learn</span></li></ul> <br><strong>Qualifications</strong><br><br><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">Required Qualifications:</span></strong></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">Bachelors degree from an accredited college/university </span></li><li><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">Minimum of four (4) years of general financial management and accounting experience, of which two (2) years shall consist of experience performing financial statement audits or audit readiness services within the Department of Defense or the federal government</span></li><li><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">Understanding of GAS, GAAP, SSFAS, audit procedures, audit cycle, and financial analysis techniques, as they apply to DoD financial statements and assessable units</span></li><li><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">Proficient in MS Project</span></li><li><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">Strong customer service skills</span></li><li><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">Excellent verbal and written communications skills</span></li><li><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 12pt;">Active Secret Clearance (U.S. citizenship required)</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: windowtext;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 8pt; color: #ffffff;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-contrast="auto"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">KCO1701</span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </span><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-contrast="auto"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">#LI-Remote</span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </span></span></p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: windowtext;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times; font-size: 8pt; color: #ffffff;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-contrast="auto"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">#LI-MA1</span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </span></span></p> <br><strong>Overview</strong><br><br><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, serif;">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.</span></span><br><br></p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: windowtext; font-family: 'Segoe UI', 'Segoe UI Web', Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: windowtext; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;" data-contrast="auto"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">The expected salary range for this position is between $80,000 and $140,000. 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).</span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: windowtext;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: windowtext;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: windowtext; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;" data-contrast="auto"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: windowtext;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: windowtext;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: windowtext; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;" data-contrast="auto"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">We also offer a competitive benefits package that includes:</span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: windowtext;"> </span></p><ul style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: verdana; color: #000000; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 400;"><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 72px; padding: 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="2"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: windowtext; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;" data-contrast="auto"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance</span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: windowtext;"> </span></li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 72px; padding: 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="2"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: windowtext; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;" data-contrast="auto"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">401(k) Retirement Plan and 529 Education Savings Plan</span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: windowtext;"> </span></li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 72px; padding: 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="2"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: windowtext; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;" data-contrast="auto"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account</span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: windowtext;"> </span></li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 72px; padding: 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="2"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: windowtext; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;" data-contrast="auto"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity Insurances</span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: windowtext;"> </span></li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 72px; padding: 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="2"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: windowtext; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;" data-contrast="auto"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Legal Insurance and Pet Insurance</span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: windowtext;"> </span></li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 72px; padding: 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="2"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: windowtext; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;" data-contrast="auto"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Employee Assistance Program, fitness and wellness benefits, and other firm benefits.</span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: windowtext;"> </span></li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 72px; padding: 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="2"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: windowtext; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;" data-contrast="auto"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time</span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: windowtext;"> </span></li></ul> <br><strong>EEO Notice</strong><br><br><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Times New Roman,serif;">Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws</span> </strong></p><h2 style="margin-bottom: 6.75pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Times New Roman,serif; color: #333333;">EEO Notice</span></h2><p style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Times New Roman,serif;">Work location is subject to change based on client requirements.<span style="color: #c00000;"> <br></span> <br>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 <a href="https://kearneyco.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=106522&hashed=-933549643" target="_blank" title="EEO" rel="noopener">here</a> for more information on Kearney’s EEO Policy.<br><br>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 <a href="mailto:accommodations@kearneyco.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">accommodations@kearneyco.com</a>. Please be advised that this contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of an application. </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Times New Roman,serif; color: #333333;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Times New Roman,serif; color: #333333;">Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)</span> </strong></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Times New Roman,serif; color: #333333;"> </span> </strong></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Times New Roman,serif; color: #333333;">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 <a href="https://kearneyco.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=106523&hashed=902293204" target="_blank" title="FMLA" rel="noopener">here</a> to learn more.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Times New Roman,serif; color: #333333;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Times New Roman,serif; color: #333333;">Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)</span> </strong></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Times New Roman,serif; color: #333333;"> </span> </strong></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Times New Roman,serif;">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 <a href="https://kearneyco.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=106524&hashed=-1556831245" target="_blank" title="EPPA" rel="noopener">here</a> to learn more.</span></p>

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