Accounting and Financial Reporting Consultant

Kearney & Company; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending & HSA

Paid holidays

Vacation & Sick Time

Job summary

Kearney & Company seeks an Accounting and Financial Reporting Consultant to support a major federal agency, including the Navy audit response, internal controls, and GAAP/SFFAS compliance. You will analyze information, draft remediation solutions, review NFRs, and develop CAPs with actionable milestones for the Audit Roadmap.

This role requires onsite presence in Alexandria, VA, up to 25% travel, and an active Interim Secret Clearance.

Qualifications

• BA/BS/BBA degree from an accredited college/university.
• Minimum 4 years of progressive, relevant experience.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.
• Minimum 2-3 days per week on site in Alexandria, VA or Washington, DC.
• Active Interim Secret Clearance (or higher) and U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Support Navy audit response, remediation, internal controls and GAAP/SFFAS.
• Manage day-to-day research, analysis, and client communication.
• Analyze information and provide financial reporting remediation solutions.
• Review NFRs, document investigations, and propose corrective actions.
• Develop CAPs with milestones aligned to Audit Roadmap.
• Draft and update SOPs, desktop guides, and whitepapers.
• Lead and review work of Senior Associates; communicate status to team and client.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Team leadership

Education

BA/BS/BBA degree

4 years experience

Interim Secret Clearance

Tools

MS Excel

SharePoint

Oracle

ACL Analytics

PowerBI

Access

Job description

Kearney & Company is seeking an Accounting and Financial Reporting Consultant to join our team supporting one of the Federal government’s largest agencies!

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Supporting the Department of the Navy (DON) audit response, audit remediation, internal controls, financial processes, and/or accounting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Statements of Federal Financial Accounting Standards (SFFAS), and/or relevant Department of the Treasury and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) policies.
• Managing the day-to-day research, analysis, and communication at the direction of the Kearney & Company Team Lead and client.
• Utilizing data analysis technology to analyze information.
• Analyze information and provide financial reporting and related remediation solutions.
• Support the review of draft and new Notifications of Findings and Recommendations (NFR), to include receiving NFRs, review and assess for accuracy, look for root causes, document investigation, and provide recommendations to either modify the draft finding or develop and implement corrective action plans (CAP) for final findings.
• Review and update, as necessary, CAPs for open and reissued NFRs. Develop actionable milestones with due dates that align with the Audit Roadmap.
• Demonstrating excellent writing and communication skills as significant time is spent drafting/updating communication artifacts (e.g., Standard Operating Procedures, Desktop Guides, whitepapers).
• Demonstrating strong customer service skills and the ability to work in occasional high-pressure situations with short deadlines.
• Directing and reviewing the work of Senior Associates.
• Communicating status of project-related tasks to Team Lead and client.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS/BBA degree from an accredited college/university
• Minimum 4 years of progressive, relevant experience
• Ability to travel up to 25%
• Minimum 2-3 days per week on site in Alexandria, VA or Washington, DC
• Must have an active Interim Secret Clearance (or higher, such as Secret, Top Secret or TS/SCI) to be considered for this role (requires U.S. citizenship)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with the Federal Government and/or DoW clients
• Experience in federal/DoD financial statement auditing, audit remediation, and audit readiness
• Experience with financial reporting processes, financial statement compilation, and federal reporting requirements.
• Experience researching and applying FASAB, OMB, and Treasury requirements including OMB Circular A-136, and/or the Treasury Financial Manual (TFM)
• Experience working with DFAS reporting policy and procedures
• One of the following professional certifications: CPA, CISA, CIA, CGFM or CDFM
• Proficient skills in MS Excel Experience with SharePoint, Oracle, ACL Analytics, PowerBI, and/or Access databases

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 www.kearneyco.com/careers.

The expected salary range for this position is between $80,000 and $140,000. This range is representative of base pay only and does not include straight time pay for hours worked over 40 per week, company contributions towards paid benefits, and/or bonuses. 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. This position is eligible for bonuses (when applicable).

We also offer a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan and 529 Education Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account
• Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity Insurances
• Legal Insurance and Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program, fitness and wellness benefits, and other firm benefits.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

EEO Notice

Work location is subject to change based on client requirements.

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.

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 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year. Military family leave is available for up to 26 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.