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FIAR Consultant - Research Assistant

Kforce Technology Staffing
Tampa, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/28/2026
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a FIAR Consultant-Research Assistant in Tampa, FL.

Summary:
We are seeking a FIAR Consultant-Research Assistant to support federal financial improvement and audit readiness initiatives. This client-facing role requires experience connecting materiel management activities to financial statements, evaluating program deficiencies, and developing briefings and recommendations for senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and implement Audit Remediation Plans to address identified weaknesses and support FIAR compliance
* Document and assess financial and materiel management processes, risks, and internal controls
* Support FIAR discovery, corrective actions, and remediation of high-risk areas impacting financial statements
* Compile audit-ready documentation and support audit assertion and sustainment activities
* Conduct physical inventories, assess internal controls, and support data cleansing for financial and property systems
* Develop corrective action plans, briefings, reports, and FIAR-related training materials
* Support monthly and quarterly reviews and compliance with federal accounting standards
* Assist with resolving unliquidated obligations and open document listings
* Recommend improvements to financial policies, procedures, controls, and processes

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Business Management, Information Technology, or a related field
* DAWIA certification appropriate to level of experience
* 3 years of relevant experience in areas such as audit readiness, financial/materiel management, program deficiency analysis, policy or budget justification, or government contracting
* Experience tying materiel management elements to financial statements
* Knowledge of government contracting processes, including Wide Area Workflow, contract closeout, and SPS/PD2 contract modifications
* Strong analytical, documentation, communication, and briefing skills
* Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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