Staff Auditor/Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Myers & Stauffer

The Tone:
This is a full-time Staff Accountant/Auditor role at Myers & Stauffer, a certified public accounting and health and human services consulting firm. The company specializes in audit, accounting, data management, and consulting services for government-sponsored health care programs, primarily state Medicaid agencies and the federal Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This position is crucial for assisting government clients with complex health care reimbursement and provider compliance issues, directly impacting those in need. Employees at Myers & Stauffer are offered professional growth opportunities within a challenging and collaborative environment, supported by visionary leadership.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Highly mobile, nationwide

• Team: Part of an audit and consulting team, reporting to a supervisor.
• Mission: Perform desk and on-site reviews of child nutrition programs, ensuring compliance and accurate financial reporting.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, etc.)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Audit Execution: Conduct independent desk reviews and various on-site audits for child nutrition program providers, including daycare centers and homes, operating under supervision.
• Regulatory Compliance: Research and apply relevant USDA or other government program regulations to accurately determine compliance during audit procedures.
• Audit Management: Perform all phases of the audit process, encompassing initial planning and research, provider communications, fieldwork, comprehensive desk review, and clear reporting of findings.
• Documentation & Analysis: Prepare detailed working papers to thoroughly document the scope and findings of each audit, while analyzing attendance, enrollment, menu, and financial information for informed decision-making.
• Information Security: Maintain stringent security and confidentiality protocols for all protected health information when analyzing and handling sensitive materials.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field. This is an entry-level role.
• Experience: No specific years of experience required; internship or equivalent working experience in accounting or a related field preferred.
• Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; excellent verbal and written communication; well-organized with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail; proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word); ability to interpret and apply statutory/regulatory or policy language.
• Bonus: Must be able to travel within and out of state 75% based on client and business needs; GPA of 3.25 or higher; CPA or CPA candidate; experience with health and human service program auditing.