DoW Senior General Ledger Accountant

Kearney & Company; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 103,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kearney & Company seeks a DoW Senior General Ledger Accountant to join our growing firm. Responsibilities include GL error analysis, root-cause investigation, and journal entries, with collaboration across finance, procurement and IT to ensure accurate GL flows and robust documentation.

The role requires a BA/BS in Accounting, 6+ years of GL experience, and an active Interim Secret Clearance. We offer a competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits in a government-focused firm.

Qualifications

• BA/BS/BBA in Accounting required or equivalent.
• Minimum 6 years progressive GL experience.
• Active Interim Secret Clearance (or higher) required; U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and analyze general ledger posting errors, identify root causes and propose corrective actions or journal entries.
• Collaborate with finance, procurement, and IT to understand end-to-end transaction flows and upstream impacts on GL accuracy.
• Draft and update GL documentation including SOPs, guides, and white papers for clarity and internal controls.
• Document GL reconciliation steps, error resolutions, and financial impacts to support audits and process improvements.
• Develop and maintain GL-focused user guides and training materials to reduce discrepancies.
• Provide training and support to end users on GL functionality and month-end close.

Skills

Advanced Excel

GL analysis

Variance analysis

Data validation

Communication

Education

BA/BS/BBA in Accounting

Tools

Databricks

Advana

Job description

Kearney & Company is seeking a DoW Senior General Ledger Accountant to join our growing firm. Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Investigating and analyzing General Ledger posting errors, identifying root causes and determining appropriate corrective actions or journal entries.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams including finance, procurement, and IT to understand end to end transaction flows and how upstream activity impacts GL accuracy.
• Drafting and updating GL-related documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures, Desktop Guides, and process white papers, ensuring clarity and compliance with internal controls.
• Documenting GL reconciliation steps, error resolution actions, and financial impacts to support audit requirements and continuous process improvement.
• Developing and maintaining GL-focused user guides, FAQs, and training materials to support accurate posting procedures and reduce recurring ledger discrepancies.
• Providing training and support to end users on GL functionality, month-end close activities, and best practices for accurate posting and error prevention.
• Delivering strong customer service and effectively managing occasional high-pressure situations, such as month-end close deadlines or urgent GL corrections.
• Directing and reviewing the work of Senior Associates, ensuring accuracy of GL analyses, reconciliations, and documentation.
• Communicating progress and status of GL-related tasks and projects to the Team Lead and client stakeholders.
  
  

Qualifications

• BA/BS/BBA degree from an accredited college/university with a major in Accounting
• Minimum 6 years of progressive, relevant experience
• 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 analyzing Department of Navy General Ledger activity, including reviewing account balances, investigating abnormal postings, and ensuring alignment with federal accounting standards.
• Experience researching and resolving unmatched or out of balance transactions, ensuring proper GL posting and reconciliation.
• Experience preparing, reviewing, or supporting financial reporting, with emphasis on GL accuracy and data integrity.
• Experience interpreting and applying DFAS reporting policies and procedures related to GL support, reconciliation, and financial statement preparation.
• Experience utilizing DoW’s Advanced Analytics (Advana) platform and DDRS for GL research, variance analysis, and data validation.
• Ability to independently research and reconcile data variances, ensuring completeness and accuracy of ledger balances.
• Experience researching and applying FASAB, OMB, and Treasury accounting and reporting requirements, particularly those impacting the General Ledger and federal financial statements.
• Highly proficient in MS Excel, including advanced functions for GL analysis, reconciliation, and data validation.
• Experience with Databricks for querying, analyzing, and validating GL-related financial data.
• CPA or CPA-eligible, demonstrating strong knowledge of accounting principles relevant to GL management.
• Professional certifications such as CGFM, CDFM, CISA, or similar credentials supporting federal financial management and internal controls.
  
  

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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 $103,000 and $180,000. 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
  
  

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