Staff Accountant
The Staff Accountant will support audit-focused accounting activities related to Medicare and Medicaid documentation, performing detailed financial analysis, document review, and compliance verification. This contract role is ideal for early-career professionals seeking experience in audit and accounting within a structured services environment, contributing to accurate financial reporting and audit documentation.
About Careertakes
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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Position Overview
Confidential Client seeks a Staff Accountant to support audit-focused accounting work in Staples Mill, VA. This long-term, full-time contract role is ideal for entry-level or early-career accounting professionals who want hands-on exposure to healthcare-related audits (Medicare/Medicaid), document review, financial analysis, and compliance-driven reporting.
What You’ll Do
- Examine Medicare and Medicaid records using desk-based audit procedures to identify discrepancies and support compliance.
- Review accounting documentation and supporting schedules for accuracy and adherence to audit standards.
- Prepare and post journal entries and help maintain organized general ledger records.
- Assist with tax-related accounting tasks (corporate tax and sales tax documentation) as needed.
- Analyze financial data and audit findings to clarify variances and support accurate reporting.
- Gather and organize audit materials in collaboration with internal teams to meet project timelines.
- Prepare workpapers, summaries, and other deliverables used in healthcare audit engagements.
- Follow established accounting procedures and compliance requirements across assigned tasks.
Qualifications
- Associate’s degree plus 2 years of relevant accounting experience, or a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
- Familiarity with fundamental accounting principles (journal entries, general ledger activity).
- Strong attention to detail and ability to review detailed financial and operational documents accurately.
- Good written communication, analytical thinking, and time-management skills.
- Interest in building an accounting career in a detail-focused, audit-oriented environment.
- Exposure to tax concepts (corporate tax, sales tax) and familiarity with audit work are beneficial but not required.
- Healthcare audit knowledge (Medicare/Medicaid) is helpful and can be developed on the job.
Preferred / Nice-to-have
- Prior audit experience or coursework in auditing.
- Any experience with healthcare documentation, compliance, or audit software.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and common accounting systems.
Compensation & Benefits
- Estimated salary (from source): $63,087 per year (estimated).
- Benefits for contract/temporary professionals may include medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance, and access to retirement plans where applicable.
- This role may provide training and exposure to structured services and audit processes helpful for career growth.
Location & Legal
- Job location: Staples Mill, VA (on-site / local work expected).
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Careertakes and our client comply with all applicable U.S. federal, state, and local employment laws for job postings.
Why Apply via Careertakes
- Careertakes acts as a third-party recruiting platform to connect you with Confidential Client while protecting employer confidentiality.
- Candidates may receive access to additional matched opportunities and career resources through the Careertakes platform.
- Final hiring decisions are made by people; Careertakes may use tools to help surface matches efficiently.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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