McConnell Jones · 1 month ago
Audit Experienced Staff - Clearance Required
DC-Baltimore Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
1+ years expMcConnell Jones is the largest majority African American-owned and controlled public accounting firm in the U.S., dedicated to fostering an environment of diverse thinking. The Audit Experienced Staff will perform detailed audit procedures, prepare financial statements, and coach junior staff while ensuring compliance with industry standards.
AccountingCharter SchoolsFinancial Services
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Perform detailed audit procedures on financial statement account balances, prepare and adjust work papers from clients’ trial balance
Identify potential management letter comments
Research accounting issues
Recognize potential problem areas in specific engagements and discusses them with engagement supervisor
Participate in the engagement planning process
Perform other accounting, auditing, and consulting duties as needed in engagements and as assigned by supervisory personnel
Assume full responsibility (under supervision) for preparation of compiled and reviewed financial statements
Assist with more complicated segments of audit and accounting engagements
Draft annual financial statements, including footnote disclosures
Become proficient at preparing financial statements using the firm’s software programs
Coach staff, providing on-the-job training, and counseling audit staff to strengthen knowledge/skills/development
Participate in performance evaluation process
As part of our compliance program, all team members are required to follow industry leading data and system security practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and pursuing CPA track with eligible accounting credits
Minimum of 1 -3 years of experience in public accounting
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS or Yellow Book) or Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Proficiency in use of computers and computer accounting software programs
Good oral and written communication skills
Either holds a current and valid CPA license or is working toward obtaining the license by taking and passing the applicable state CPA exam
Good time management and organizational skills
Must hold a current TS/SCI clearance
Preferred
Master's degree in accounting
CPA license
Benefits
Hybrid and remote (determined by position) work arrangements available.
Stipend reimbursement for home office equipment, cell phone and home internet.
Paid Time Off (PTO) is awarded each pay period.
11 paid company holidays with 3 floating.
Medical plan with HSA employer contribution, Dental, Vision available 1st of the month after start date.
Company paid Long Term Disability.
Company paid Life Insurance.
Paid Parental Leave.
401k with company match up to 4% and 100% vested from day one.
CPA and professional license & certification bonus.
CPA exam review benefit with Becker CPA.
Certification Reimbursement for CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA.
CPE paid for 40 hours per year.
Paid Volunteer Time Off.
Fitness center available to Houston office employees.
Employee Referral bonus opportunities from $1,000 to $5,000 per hired referral.
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Company
McConnell Jones
As the largest majority African American-owned and controlled public accounting firm in the United States, McConnell Jones is an "employee first" organization that values and mentors future leaders through individual coaching and professional development.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Bob Armstrong
Partner
Chuck Kozlik, CPA, CGFM, CFE
Partner
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