Accountant/Auditor
XLA
Arlington, VA · Posted November 5, 2026
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About the job
Accountant/Auditor: Performs field work and supervises staff professionals. Completes more difficult and technical areas. Analyzes engagement progress and meets regularly with Managers, Senior Managers, Heavy Senior Managers, Principals, and Partners regarding budget and engagement issues. Generally, possesses 2-4 years of experience, with at least 1 year of experience as an auditor or advisor on engagements for the private sector, the federal government or in another specialized area required by a Task Order.
Minimum/General Experience: Minimum of 3 years of federal experience supporting high-level project progress for CFO Act agencies or similar complexity to this order. Minimum of 1 years of federal financial management experience supporting A-123 implementation activities for CFO Act agencies of similar complexity to this requirement. Knowledge of federal financial regulations, including, but not limited to OMB Circular A-123, GAO Green Book, FASAB, FFMIA and FMFIA required.
Certifications: May hold one of more of the following - Certified Public Accountant (CPA); Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) relevant IT or business certification to this task order.
Security Clearance:
Active Top Secret (TS) clearance required.
EEO Statement
XLA is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and is an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting equality and integrity in the workplace, professional development and education, and an entrepreneurial atmosphere.
We encourage qualified individuals with disabilities to apply. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or to perform essential job functions, please contact our HR team by phone at 703-584-8317 or via email at recruiting@xla.com . For persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, or deaf-disabled, XLA will provide an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter where needed as a reasonable accommodation for the hiring processes.
We are proud to be an EEO/VETERAN EMPLOYER.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against for self-identifying with either category