Kayla Jones
@kaylanjones
Federal finance leader specializing in accrual reconciliation, audit readiness, and team leadership.
What I'm looking for
I am a federal finance leader with 19 years of progressive experience at GSA and the U.S. Air Force, consistently earning Above Fully Successful or higher ratings. I protect financial statement integrity through rigorous accrual reconciliation, audit-ready close processes, and strong internal controls while translating complex financial data into actionable decisions for leadership.
I have led teams through system transitions, staffing constraints, and organizational change—managing monthly accruals (~$150M), coordinating KPMG audits, authoring division-wide SOPs, and delivering mission-focused training for enterprise ERP deployments. I bring deep compliance expertise (OMB, GAAP, FAR/DoD fund control), proven supervisory credibility, and a track record of sustaining zero audit findings across review cycles.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Financial Analyst
GSA
Sep 2022 - Sep 2025 (3 years)
Managed monthly accrual reconciliations and month-end close for multiple regions overseeing ~$150M in monthly accruals, sustained zero audit findings, and led teams through system transitions including G-Invoicing rollout. Supervised analysts, resolved complex employee relations issues, and improved spreadsheet proficiency to reduce processing errors.
Financial Analyst
GSA
Aug 2016 - Sep 2022 (6 years 1 month)
Executed full monthly close cycle across 72 consecutive cycles supporting ~$150M in monthly transactions, coordinated KPMG audit responses, authored accrual reconciliation desk guides adopted division-wide, and supported system testing for ASSIST 2.0. Managed billing, chargebacks, and order transfer reconciliations to ensure accurate financial capture.
Financial Training Instructor
Kearney & Company
Apr 2015 - Jul 2016 (1 year 3 months)
Designed and delivered DEAMS (Oracle EBS) training to 500+ budget analysts over 15 months, developed 12 job aids adopted across cohorts, and provided post-implementation support to maintain operational readiness. Recognized as an Exceptional Performer for training quality under accelerated schedules.
Financial Analyst Supervisor
United States Air Force
May 2011 - May 2015 (4 years)
Provided fiscal guidance and funds certification for a $25M reimbursement portfolio, monitored AR/AP, validated obligation authority, and ensured DoD appropriation compliance while supervising financial operations. Delivered accurate accounting support to senior leadership.
Budget & Accounting Analyst
United States Air Force
Feb 2010 - Feb 2011 (1 year)
Managed a $50M combined Civil Engineering and Family Housing portfolio under GAAP and DoD fund control, ensuring fiscal accuracy and earning formal commendation for operational discipline. Conducted budget formulation and execution activities supporting mission requirements.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Wilmington University
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Administration
Completed a Bachelor of Business Administration with coursework and training supporting federal financial management and accounting practices.
Community College of the Air Force
Associate of Applied Science, Financial Management
Earned an Associate of Applied Science in Financial Management with applied training in military finance, budgeting, and fund control.
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