Audit Staff - Federal Auditing

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 a majority African American-owned and controlled CPA firm, 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 role is based in our Washington DC office. Currently, the work schedule is hybrid - remote with occasional onsite requirements.

What you will do

The Audit Staff will perform audit duties related to our federal audit engagements, working in collaboration with an audit team. Ideal role for a first job in Audit and no previous audit experience required. Must be eligible to obtain Security Clearance.

• Participates in the engagement planning process.
• 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.
• Performs other accounting, auditing, and consulting duties as needed in engagements and as assigned by supervisory personnel.
• As part of our compliance program, all team members are required to follow industry leading data and system security practices.

What you will need

• Bachelor’s degree or experience commensurate with the requirements of the job.
• Must be eligible to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.
• Proficiency in use of computers and computer accounting software programs.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good time management and organizational skills.

What we prefer

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Pursuing CPA track with eligible accounting credits.
• 3.0 or higher GPA in major preferred; advanced degree preferred.

What we offer

• 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.

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.