Senior Accounting Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Audit Finding Response: Support the preparation and drafting of responses to audit findings, including the creation of comprehensive white papers that detail identified issues, root causes, remediation action steps, and anticipated timeframes for resolution.

• Reconciliation Documentation: Document thorough MCCF (Medical Care Collection Fund) Revenue reconciliation procedures, encompassing the identification and validation of all pertinent source data necessary for precise reconciliations.

• Variance Analysis: Investigate and pinpoint root causes of variances between subsidiary detail systems and summary-level financial management system data, providing clear, evidence-based explanations for discrepancies.

• Reconciliation Review: Assess finalized MCCF Revenue reconciliations to guarantee:

• Reconciliation templates include all relevant data elements.

• Data from subsidiary systems reconciles accurately with summary-level data.

• All variances are substantiated with appropriate supporting rationale.

• Sufficient supporting documentation is compiled and available for audit review.

• Reporting: Generate periodic status reports and updates regarding audit finding remediation progress for management and stakeholders.

• Stakeholder Meetings: Participate in meetings with internal and external auditors to document information requests, deliverables, due dates, and responsible points of contact (POCs).

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in managing and directing audit projects.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification.

• Capability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

• Microsoft Excel Proficiency: Intermediate to advanced skills, including the use of pivot tables, advanced formulas, data validation, and data analysis tools.

• Large Data Set Management: Proven experience in working with, analyzing, and reconciling large and complex data sets from multiple systems.

• Financial Statement Audit Experience: Prior involvement in supporting financial statement audits for federal or sizable private sector organizations.

• Corrective Action Plan Development: Experience in responding to audit findings, drafting management responses, and developing and tracking corrective action plans.

• Knowledge of Standards: Comprehensive understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), and Statement of Federal Financial Accounting Standards (SFFAS).

• Public Accounting Experience: Experience in public accounting or financial management audits is highly preferred.

• Project Management: Basic understanding of project management principles, including task tracking and deadline management.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision plans.

• Optional FSA.

• Paid parental leave.

• Safe Harbor 401(k) with employer contributions 100% vested from day 1.

• Paid time off and 11 paid holidays.

• No cost group term life/AD&D plan, with optional supplemental coverage.

• Pet insurance.

• Monthly phone and internet stipend.

• Tuition and training reimbursement.