Senior Accountant

Kavaliro is seeking a Senior Accountant to support a client in McLean, Virginia.

• Providing strategic financial guidance and timely customer support;
• Ensuring data integrity, reporting accuracy, and compliance;
• Designing and maintaining internal controls to mitigate financial risk;
• Serving as a trusted financial advisor to program managers and stakeholders;
• Managing day‑to‑day accounting operations within assigned areas;
• Analyzing and reconciling General Ledger accounts and resolving complex discrepancies;
• Analyzing financial data from multiple systems to produce reports, brief senior leadership, and make actionable recommendations;
• Supporting audit readiness efforts and favorable OIG audit outcomes;
• Preparing and reviewing complex tax returns, reconciliations, and supporting documentation;
• Participating in Working Capital Fund financial statement preparation, analysis, and pricing forecasts;
• Supporting financial system development, functional testing, and ad hoc reporting;
• Briefing senior leadership and external stakeholders such as OMB and Congress as required.

• Minimum 8+ years of progressive accounting experience supporting financial management, auditing, and fiscal control;
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree meeting minimum coursework requirements for CPA eligibility;
  Accounting, Business, or Finance preferred;
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred but not required;
• Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph.

• Expert knowledge of GAAP, FASAB, and FASB standards;
• Strong understanding of federal appropriation law and agency financial regulations;
• Advanced analytical and problem‑solving skills to resolve complex financial issues;
• Ability to influence senior leadership and communicate effectively with non‑financial audiences;
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing contractor staff and competing priorities;
• Advanced proficiency with accounting systems and Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• McLean, Virginia
• This position is onsite and there is no remote availability.

• Candidates must have an active TS/SCI security clearance with a Full Scope Polygraph.
• Applicant must hold permanent U.S. citizenship رع for this position in accordance with government contract requirements.

Kavaliro provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Kavaliro is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.

In keeping with our commitment, Kavaliro will take steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please respond to this posting to connect with a company representative.

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