Audit Experienced Staff DC ~ Security Clearance required

Who we are

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 the largest majority African American-owned and controlled public accounting firm in the U.S., 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

This position is based in the Washington DC area with local travel to client site. Currently only looking for those who have a current Secret Clearance.

Posted salary range depends on experience.

What you will do

The Audit Experienced Staff for our Washington D.C. location has from 1-3 years of federal agency audit experience. You will have knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) and/or Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS).

• 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.