Staff Accountant

Job Description The Staff Auditor/Accountant will perform desk reviews and on-site reviews of daycare centers and daycare homes, analyze attendance, enrollment, menu information, and financial information; and prepare written documents supporting professional decisions. Training in the child nutrition program area is provided so employees can feel confident working on client projects within their first 30 days. Essential Functions And Primary Duties Conduct desk reviews and various on-site audits independently with supervision Conduct research in order to determine compliance with relevant USDA or other government program regulations Conduct all phases of the audit including planning and research, provider calls, fieldwork, desk review work, reporting of findings, and other procedures as required Review applicable Federal and State policies and regulations associated with each specific audit type prior to performing the audit Prepare working papers to document scope and findings of audit Demonstrate excellence in communication skills, analysis, reporting, and process improvement Maintain security and confidentiality of all protected health information when analyzing material Maintain thorough electronic documentation Additional responsibilities as assigned Preferred Qualifications Must be able to travel within and out of state 75% based on client and business needs; all travel-related expenses incurred by Myers and Stauffer. Actual travel may vary week to week or month to month based on client needs, project timelines, and business priorities. Flexibility is essential, as some periods may require extensive travel. GPA of 3.25 preferred CPA or CPA candidate preferred Internship or equivalent working experience in accounting or related field preferred Experience with health and human service program auditing preferred Ability to review statutory/regulatory or other policy language and apply requirements Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Well organized with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail Effectively multi‑task with planning and efficiency Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize assignments Proficient use of applicable technology; specifically, Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, etc.) Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field About Us Myers and Stauffer LC is a certified public accounting and health and human services consulting firm, specializing in audit, accounting, data management and consulting services to government-sponsored health care programs (primarily state Medicaid agencies, and the federal Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services). We have 45+ years of experience assisting our government clients with complex health care reimbursement and provider compliance issues, operate 21 offices and have over 900 associates nationwide. At Myers and Stauffer, you will have a career that is rewarding while also supporting our state and federal government health and human service clients that focus on those in need. We are committed to providing our employees with professional growth and development opportunities, a diverse, dynamic, challenging work environment, and a strong and visionary leadership team. Our firm takes pride in the welcoming and collaborative culture we have throughout our offices. We are always willing to discuss potential flexibility that an employee may need to better suit their work-life wellbeing. What We Offer Health, Dental, and Vision insurance along with other competitive employee benefits for eligible associates Vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays Paid Parental Leave and available support resources 401K with company matching for eligible employees Tuition reimbursement, referral bonuses, paid volunteer community service time, mentor program, and a variety of other employee programs and perks A combination of technical and leadership development training at each career milestone Up to six counseling sessions per year for eligible employees through our Employee Assistance Program We understand that changing or learning a new industry can discourage strong candidates from applying. Please do not hesitate to apply, as you may be the right fit for this position or another position we have open. #J-18808-Ljbffr Myers and Stauffer LC