Staff Accountant

Description We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support audit-focused accounting work related to Medicare and Medicaid documentation in Glen Allen, Virginia. This is a Long-term Contract opportunity suited for candidates who want to build or grow their accounting career in a structured services environment. The role offers exposure to document review, financial analysis, and compliance-driven audit activity, making it a strong fit for entry-level or early-career professionals with an interest in accounting.

Responsibilities:

- Examine Medicare and Medicaid records through desk-based audit procedures to identify discrepancies, support compliance efforts, and validate financial information.

- Review accounting documentation and supporting schedules with accuracy, ensuring materials align with audit standards and reporting expectations.

- Prepare and post journal entries while helping maintain complete and organized general ledger records.

- Assist with tax-related accounting activities, including support for corporate tax matters and sales tax documentation when needed.

- Analyze financial data and audit findings to help resolve issues, clarify variances, and support accurate reporting.

- Collaborate with internal teams to gather required records, organize audit materials, and meet project timelines.

- Contribute to the preparation of work papers, summaries, and other documentation used in healthcare-related audit engagements.

- Maintain consistency with established accounting procedures and compliance requirements across assigned tasks. Requirements - Associate's degree with 2 additional years of relevant experience, or a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.

- Strong interest in pursuing an accounting-focused career within a detail-focused services or audit-oriented environment.

- Understanding of fundamental accounting principles, including journal entries and general ledger activity.

- Ability to review detailed financial and operational documents with a high level of accuracy and organization.

- Exposure to tax concepts such as corporate tax or sales tax is beneficial.

- Familiarity with audit work is a plus, though prior audit experience is not required.

- Healthcare audit knowledge involving Medicare or Medicaid is helpful but can be developed on the job.

- Strong written communication, analytical thinking, and time management skills.

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