Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Medicaid/Medicare

G. Peterson Consulting Group, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG) is a leading public sector solutions firm focusing on Medicaid cost reports and related filings. The role involves ensuring GAAP and GASB compliance while coordinating with clients to gather documentation and respond to audits.

You will analyze data, interpret guidance, and support process improvements in cost reporting and financial controls. Remote work is available with opportunities to lead a growing team.

Qualifications

• CPA license is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field.
• Master's degree in Accounting or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and finalize complex Medicaid cost reports and filings.
• Analyze revenues and expenditures for proper classification and allocation.
• Research accounting guidance and regulatory requirements to support reporting and audits.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate variances.
• Coordinate with clients to obtain supporting docs and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with external audits by preparing schedules, workpapers and explanations.
• Document accounting conclusions and methodologies for audit readiness.
• Support process improvements in cost reporting and controls.
• Regularly communicate with clients via meetings and email.
• Supervise a team of accountants.

Skills

GAAP

GASB

Team supervision

Financial analysis

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Attention to detail

Confidential information handling

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

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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

PCG does not sponsor newly hired foreign national workers for work authorization, including H-1B sponsorship.

EEO Statement

Public Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to celebrating diversity and intentionally creating a culture of inclusion. We believe that we work best when our employees feel empowered and accepted, and that starts by honoring each of our unique life experiences. At PCG, all aspects of employment regarding recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, return from layoff, company-sponsored training, education, and social and recreational programs are based on merit, business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex, gender identity and/or expression, age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, citizenship status, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protect