Auditor

Audit Staff - DC
Level - Entry
Job Location - Washington, DC
Education Level - 4 Year Degree
Job Category -Accounting

Description
At McConnell Jones, we aim to be a catalyst for positive growth fostering an environment where unique perspectives come together to enhance client solutions. As one of the country's top 3 largest African American owned CPA firms, we pride ourselves on the quality of our work, the tenure of our clients, and our own diversity—nearly two-thirds of our people are from an ethnically diverse background. The diversity of our people empowers the diversity of our client solutions, as captured by the firm’s tagline, Diverse Thinking | Unique Perspectives.

Our Mission: To foster an environment where unique perspectives come together to enhance client solutions.
Our Vision: To be a catalyst for positive growth through the power of diverse thinking.
Our Values: Creativity, Inclusion, Transparency, Accountability

DC residents are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Performs detailed audit procedures on financial statement account balances, prepares and adjusts work papers from clients’ trial balance.
• Identifies potential management letter comments.
• Researches accounting issues.
• Recognizes potential problem areas in specific engagements and discusses them with engagement supervisor.
• Participates in the engagement planning process.
• Performs other accounting, auditing, and consulting duties as needed in engagements and as assigned by supervisory personnel.
• Qualifications
• Well-rounded knowledge of accounting principles; knowledge of Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Government Auditing Standards (GAS Yellow Book) and Generally Accepted Governmental Accounting Standards (GAGAS) a plus and 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 certified public accountant license or is working toward obtaining the license by taking and passing the applicable state CPA exam.
• Good time management and organizational skills.

*Required Education & Experience:
*

Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
Eligible to sit for CPA exam or working towards eligibility.
Eligible to obtain Secret security clearance required.
Preferred Education & Experience:

3.3 or higher GPA in major preferred; advanced degree preferred.
Company Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short and Long Term Disability; 401k with Match; PTO and Holidays; Partial Work from Home Options (Must be Approved by Supervisor); Certification Reimbursement

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

McConnell & Jones is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that does not discriminate in employment and ensures equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or Vietnam era or other protected veteran. McConnell & Jones policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. To achieve our goal of equal opportunity, we maintain an affirmative action program through which we take good faith efforts to recruit, hire and advance in employment-qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, and other protected veterans.