[Hiring] Certified Public Accountant @Public Consulting Group

Role Description

• Prepare, review, and finalize complex Medicaid cost reports and supplemental payment program filings (e.g., GEMT, ASPP, or similar programs), ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Analyze revenues and expenditures to determine appropriate classification, allowability, and allocation for cost reporting purposes.
• Research and interpret accounting guidance, program regulations, and cost principles (e.g., Uniform Guidance) to support proper reporting and audit responses.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate variances, trends, and unusual transactions.
• Coordinate with clients to obtain supporting documentation, clarify transaction details, and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with external audits by preparing schedules, workpapers, and written explanations.
• Document accounting conclusions and methodologies to support transparency and audit readiness.
• Support process improvements related to cost reporting, reconciliations, financial controls, and policy and procedures.
• Communicate on a regular basis with clients via meetings and email.
• Responsibilities may change as the department and PCG grow and as deemed necessary by management.
• Supervise a team of accountants.

Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant license required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field; Master’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred.
• Experience with Medicare regulations and reimbursement manual.
• 7+ years of prior experience in accounting, Strong understanding of GAAP.
• Supervisory experience required.

Requirements

• Ability to analyze account fluctuations and year-to-year variances.
• Ability to identify unusual items or issues and to correct them going forward.
• Ensure reporting is consistent with generally accepted accounting (GAAP) and government accounting standard board (GASB) principles.
• Effective ability to prioritize and manage multiple activity streams.
• Excellent organizational skills, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze complex financial data and clearly communicate conclusions in writing and verbally.
• Strong written communication skills for workpapers and audit responses.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, especially Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., formulas, pivot tables, data analysis).
• Possess discretion to work with confidential information.

Benefits

• Medical and dental care benefits.
• 401k.
• PTO.
• Parental leave.
• Bereavement leave.