Accountant

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services•Chicago, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services (CMCS), Financial Management Group (FMG). As a GS-0510-13 senior accountant, the employee provides authoritative and comprehensive technical expertise and guidance on complex accounting principles, theories, and practices related to financial reporting, analysis, and funds control. The role provides professional accounting services and advice to financial managers; ensures accounting transactions are accurate, timely, and proper; resolves complex operational problems; reviews financial reports; and monitors compliance in accounting operations to support effective programs and the integrity of financial information.

Requirements

At least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level, obtained in the private or public sector, including interpreting financial management and accounting policies related to Medicaid, CHIP, or another national healthcare program.
Specialized experience reviewing and analyzing healthcare or state financial or accounting information in a related system to resolve accounting discrepancies.
Specialized experience interpreting or implementing regulations, program guidelines, or reports to communicate financial management policies to stakeholders for Medicaid, CHIP, or another national healthcare program.
Meet the qualification requirements within 30 days of the announcement closing date.
Federal employees must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements, including at least 52 weeks at the next lower grade level.
Be a U.S. Citizen or National; undergo a background and suitability investigation; comply with applicable Selective Service requirements; and use direct deposit for federal salary payments.
Meet the accounting education requirement through a qualifying accounting or related degree with 24 semester hours in accounting (up to 6 hours may be business law), or through the stated combination of accounting experience, education, and training, with one of the listed accounting coursework, certification, or education-and-experience alternatives.
Submit required transcripts and, where applicable, certification or a professional letter from CPAs to verify education or credentials.
Submit a resume of no more than two pages with detailed information demonstrating relevant responsibilities and specialized experience.

Responsibilities

Provide expert professional accounting services to financial managers on accounting functions and the application of accounting principles, policies, and procedures.
Ensure the integrity, propriety, accuracy, and timeliness of accounting transactions.
Determine corrective actions to resolve complex operational problems by reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating incoming source documents.
Review complex incoming, outgoing, and summary financial reports for accuracy, reliability, and integrity of financial operations and reports.
Translate accounting and audit language and monitor complex accounting operations for compliance.
Identify problem areas, determine actions to improve program effectiveness, and maintain the integrity of financial and accounting information.