DoD Audit Remediation Consultant

Kearney & Company is seeking a highly skilled DoD Audit Remediation Consultant to join our team in Cleveland, Ohio supporting one of the Federal government's largest agencies!

Duties include but are not limited to:
* Investigating and analyzing undistributed and unmatched transaction errors, pinpointing root causes and identifying corrective actions.
* Working closely with cross-functional teams, including finance, procurement, and IT, to understand transaction workflows and error origins.
* Demonstrating excellent writing and communication skills as significant time is spent drafting/updating communication artifacts (e.g., Standard Operating Procedures, Desktop Guides, white papers).
* Documenting error resolution steps and outcomes to support knowledge sharing and process improvement.
* Developing and maintaining user guides, FAQs, and other resources to aid in understanding and addressing unmatched transaction issues.
* Providing training and support to end-users on transaction processing and error resolution techniques.
* 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.

Required Qualifications:

* BA/BS/BBA degree from an accredited college/university
* Six (6) years of progressive, relevant experience
* Ability to obtain and maintain an U.S. Secret (or higher, such as Top Secret or TS/SCI) security clearance (requires U.S. citizenship)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience researching and resolving undistributed and unmatched transactions at the Department of the Navy (DON)
• Experience working with DFAS Accounting Operations, Departmental Reporting, and Accounts Maintenance and Control
• Experience working with DoD's Advanced Analytics (Advana) platform
• Experience working with DoD collection and disbursing operations
• Ability to independently research data reconciling variances
• Highly proficient skills in MS Excel
• Experience with SQL, Python, and Databricks for data querying and scripting
• CPA or eligibility to sit for CPA certification
• Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or other professional certification.

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 $80k and $140k. 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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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, creed, genetic information, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender; gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, age, disability or handicap, servicemember status, relationship or association with a protected veteran, and any other category protected by Federal, state, or local law. Click here to learn more.

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