Summer 2026 Internship Program

Job Description

Kearney & Company is seeking students pursuing their BA/BS degree in Accounting, Information Systems, Accounting and Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Technology, and/or Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting for our Summer Internship Program. The Kearney & Company Summer Internship Program offers a dynamic experience which includes teamwork on federal client sites (depending on the assignment), the opportunity to contribute to and learn about the workplace, and the chance to build a larger professional network. Participation in Kearney’s Internship Program also includes an Intern led company-wide community service project. Depending on the engagement, there are specific audits that may require travel throughout the United States and the DC metropolitan area.

Additional details about our Internship Program include:

• Hybrid Internship Program: Work from where you are comfortable - whether that is from your home or the Kearney & Company HQ, or a mix of both – we embrace your ideal workplace & space!
• Highly competitive pay
• Accounting, Audit, and/or IT Audit related work experience with federal government clients (depending on the assignment)
• Week-long Intern Orientation process and training opportunities
• 8 Week Program with a June start date.
• Full Time Status, Monday-Friday 8:-5: (paid for all hours worked)
• Opportunities to participate in company-wide events and social activities with Kearney Team Members
• Mentor Program

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Must currently be in Sophomore, Junior, or Senior pursuing a 5th year standing in an accredited college/university working towards a BA/BS degree in Business Administration or related field of study.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an interim Secret security clearance (requires citizenship)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

#WhyKearney?

• Check out testimonials from some of our prior Kearney & Company Interns from years in the past CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE

The family friendly culture, exciting work, and rewarding environment at Kearney & Company is celebrated through a variety of accomplishments:

• Top CPA Firms in the United States – Accounting Today
• Top Entry Level Employers in the – style="font-size: .0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Top Intern Employers in the – style="font-size: .0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Top Employer – THE BLACK COLLEGIAN
• Top “Best for Vets” Employer – Military Times EDGE Magazine
• Best Place to Work – Washington Business Journal AND Virginia Business

Overview

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

The expected salary range for this position is between $ and $/hour. This range is representative of base pay only and does not include overtime pay for hours worked over per week. 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.

EEO Notice

Work location is subject to change based on client requirements.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws

EEO Notice and Applicant Accommodation Requests

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 here for more information on Kearney’s EEO Policy.

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Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

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 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year. Military family leave is available for up to weeks under FMLA. Click here to learn more.

Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)

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 here to learn more.