Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Medicaid/Medicare

Public Consulting Group; United States; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

401k

PTO

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Job summary

Public Consulting Group is a leading public sector solutions firm delivering Medicaid cost reporting and related services. The role focuses on complex cost reports, compliance, and audit readiness across government programs.

The senior position requires CPA licensure and extensive GAAP/GASB knowledge, with supervisory responsibilities and a remote work setting. Compensation reflects 100k–120k USD annually with benefits.

Qualifications

• CPA license required; Bachelor's in Accounting or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 7+ years accounting experience with GAAP knowledge; supervisory experience.
• Experience with Medicare regulations and reimbursement manual is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and finalize Medicaid cost reports and supplemental filings (e.g., GEMT, ASPP).
• Analyze revenues and expenditures for cost reporting classifications and allocation.
• Research accounting guidance and government regulations to support audits.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate variances and trends.
• Coordinate with clients to obtain documentation and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with external audits by preparing schedules and workpapers.
• Document accounting conclusions for audit readiness.
• Support process improvements in cost reporting and controls.
• Communicate with clients regularly via meetings and email.
• Supervise a team of accountants.

Skills

GAAP

GASB

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

CPA license

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Master’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG) is a leading public sector solutions implementation and operations improvement firm that partners with health, education, and human services agencies to improve lives. Founded in 1986, PCG employs approximately 2,000 professionals throughout the U.S.—all committed to delivering solutions that change lives for the better. The firm is a member of a family of companies with experience in all 50 states, and clients in three Canadian provinces and Europe. PCG offers clients a multidisciplinary approach to meet challenges, pursue opportunities, and serve constituents across the public sector. To learn more, visit www.publicconsultinggroup.com.**Duties & Responsibilities*** 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.**Required Skills*** 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 Exce**l** skills (e.g., formulas, pivot tables, data analysis).* Possess discretion to work with confidential information.**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. **Working Conditions*** Remote Setting #LI-MB1#LI-Remote **The above is intended to describe the general contents and requirements of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all duties, responsibilities or skills of personnel so classified.****Compensation:**Compensation for roles at Public Consulting Group varies depending on a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by applicable law, PCG provides a reasonable range of compensation for this role. In addition, PCG provides a range of benefits for this role, including medical and dental care benefits, 401k, PTO, parental leave, bereavement leave.$100,000 - $120,000