Senior General Ledger Accountant – DoD/DoW Focus

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Plan

Flexible Spending & Health Savings

Paid holidays, vacation, sick time

Job summary

Kearney & Company is seeking a DoW Senior General Ledger Accountant to join our growing firm. Responsibilities include investigating GL posting errors, collaborating with finance, procurement, and IT to understand end-to-end transaction flows, and drafting GL documentation.

The role requires a BA/BS in Accounting, at least 6 years' experience, and an active Interim Secret Clearance. CPA or CPA-eligible, CGFM or similar certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Investigate and analyze GL posting errors, identifying root causes and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with finance, procurement, and IT to understand end-to-end transaction flows and GL impact.
• Draft and update GL documentation, SOPs, guides, and process white papers for internal controls.
• Document GL reconciliations, error resolutions, and financial impacts for audits.
• Develop GL-focused user guides, FAQs, and training materials to reduce discrepancies.
• Provide training and support on GL functionality and month-end close procedures.
• Manage occasional high-pressure month-end close deadlines and GL corrections.
• Direct and review work of Senior Associates for GL analyses and reconciliations.
• Communicate progress to Team Lead and client stakeholders

Skills

GL analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Training/mentoring

Education

BA/BS/BBA in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Advana

DDRS

Databricks

Job description

Kearney & Company is seeking a DoW Senior General Ledger Accountant to join our growing firm. Responsibilities include investigating GL posting errors, collaborating with finance, procurement, and IT to understand end-to-end transaction flows, and drafting GL documentation.

The role requires a BA/BS in Accounting, at least 6 years' experience, and an active Interim Secret Clearance. CPA or CPA-eligible, CGFM or similar certifications are preferred.