Accounting Data Solution Senior Consultant

Kearney and Company is seeking an Accounting Data Solution Senior Consultant to bridge the gap between accounting/finance stakeholders and technical development teams, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and customer needs.

About the role

In this role, you will act as a liaison between accounting functional teams and development teams by gathering requirements, translating them into technical specifications, guiding development, and ensuring delivered solutions meet business needs.

• Design analytics solutions
• Solve accounting problems using data
• Work alongside developers to deliver applications
• Translate accounting processes into technical requirements
• Build prototypes and analytics
• Provide clear, actionable directions to junior developers
• Validate that technical solutions meet accounting needs
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field
• Experience working with both accounting stakeholders and technical teams, translating business needs into actionable technical requirements
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects with competing priorities and communicating project objectives, milestones, and results to stakeholders
• Strong understanding of USSGL accounts and performing business analysis using General Ledger data
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences
• 4 years using Python, PySpark, R, SQL or other programming languages
• Minimum 6 years of progressive experience in auditing, accounting, data analytics, financial management, or related areas
• Ability to work in-person 2 days per week in the Washington DC / Alexandria, VA area
• Active Interim Secret Clearance (or higher, such as Secret, Top Secret or TS/SCI) to be considered for this role (requires U.S. citizenship)

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Experience with the DoW’s War Data Platform (previously Advana), DoW ERP systems (e.g. Army GFEBS, Navy ERP, Defense Agencies Initiative) or similar data platform
• Previous career experience in public accounting, auditing, financial analytics or DoW Financial Management
• Experience designing queries for analysis using multiple subledger tables from ERP systems (e.g. using Purchase Order [PO] Header, PO Line, PO Distribution, and Payables Tables to analyze procure to pay transactions)
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP) and integrating data from various on-premises and cloud-based sources

About Kearney and Company

Exclusively focused on the Government, Kearney & Company provides financial services, including auditing, consulting, and technology services. Our commitment to dedication and trust has led to recognition as one of the leading accounting firms in the country. Based on employee feedback, we are consistently rated a Best Place to Work.

Pay

The expected salary range for this position is between $103,000 and $180,000. This range represents base pay only and does not include straight time pay for hours worked over 40 per week, company contributions toward paid benefits, or bonuses. Actual compensation 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.

Benefits

• 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