Government Consulting Associate

Jobtailor

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a detail-oriented professional to join our Government Consulting Department in New York. The role focuses on research, compliance, auditing, and consulting tasks while developing program and contract knowledge.

You will learn Medicare contract examinations and agreed-upon procedures, apply sampling and testing methods, and prepare standard working papers with documentation. Background check required and strong communication skills expected.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required in accounting/finance or related field.
Experience in accounting or CPA firm or professional services preferred.
Ability to develop basic technical skills in applicable program areas.
Understanding of Medicare contract work, examinations, and procedures.
Proficiency in Excel, Word, CaseWare, Box, Smartsheet is advantageous.
Must pass a background check and communicate professionally.

Responsibilities

Perform a wide variety of research, compliance, auditing, and consulting tasks.
Develop basic technical skills in applicable program and contract areas.
Learn Medicare contract examination and agreed-upon procedures concepts.
Apply sampling and testing methodology to Medicare examinations and assignments.
Complete standard working papers and prepare documentation.
Outline problems and issues to the Team Lead and inform supervisors of progress.

Skills

Research

Compliance

Auditing

Attention To Detail

Time Management

Professional Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

CaseWare

Box

Excel

Word

Smartsheet

Job description

Perform a wide variety of research, compliance, auditing, and consulting tasks in the Government Consulting Department
Develop basic technical skills in applicable program and contract areas of practice
Learn and apply Medicare contract examination and agreed-upon procedures concepts
Apply sampling and testing methodology to Medicare examinations, agreed-upon procedures, and desk/compliance assignments
Perform assigned tasks in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner
Complete standard working papers and prepare documentation
Prepare documents in CaseWare or Box, including appropriate forms and templates
Outline problems and issues to the Team Lead or supervisor to help develop solutions
Promptly inform supervisors of issues encountered
Meet quality and time constraints while completing assigned tasks

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Experience in Accounting or CPA firm or professional services environment preferred
Ability to develop basic technical skills in applicable program and contract areas
Understanding of Medicare contract work, including examinations and agreed-upon procedures
Understanding of sampling and testing methodology for Medicare examinations, agreed-upon procedures, and desk/compliance assignments
Ability to complete standard working papers and develop working paper documentation skills
Ability to prepare documents in CaseWare or Box with minimal assistance
Ability to learn and become proficient in Excel, Word, CaseWare, Box, Smartsheet, and other applicable programs
Candidates must pass a background check as part of the hiring process
Ability to communicate professionally and promptly in writing and verbally
Ability to manage multiple commitments and deadlines, adjust schedules, and report problems and progress
Ability to perform precise, detail-oriented work and adapt to ongoing change

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in Medicare contract examination, sampling and testing methodology, and the preparation of working papers. Capable of managing multiple commitments while ensuring timely and accurate completion of compliance and auditing tasks.

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