Accountant – GS‑13 – Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services (CMCS)

About

READY TO SUPPORT THE FINANCIAL INTEGRITY OF MEDICAID AND CHIP?

Join CMS and use your accounting expertise to support financial reporting, policy implementation, and operational integrity for programs that serve millions of Americans. In this role, you’ll help ensure the accuracy, reliability, and effectiveness of financial operations tied to Medicaid, CHIP, and other national healthcare programs.

Salary: $108,173 – $158,322/year (varies by location)

Locations: Atlanta, GA | Boston, MA | Dallas, TX | Denver, CO | Kansas City, MO | Philadelphia, PA | Seattle, WA | Woodlawn, MD

Telework: Yes (as determined by agency policy) | Remote: No

Appointment Type: Permanent, Full‑Time

Travel: Occasional (up to 5%)

What you’ll do:

• Provide expert accounting support to financial managers and program stakeholders
• Review and analyze financial documents, reports, and accounting information
• Identify discrepancies and recommend corrective action
• Ensure compliance with financial controls and accounting policies
• Translate accounting and audit language into clear guidance for leadership and stakeholders
• Monitor accounting operations to improve accuracy, efficiency, and financial integrity

What we’re looking for (GS‑13):

Applicants must have 1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS‑12, including:

• Interpreting financial management, fiscal, and accounting policies related to Medicaid, CHIP, or other national healthcare programs
• Reviewing and analyzing healthcare or state financial management and accounting information to resolve discrepancies
• Interpreting or implementing regulations, manuals, guidelines, memoranda, policy letters, and/or reports to communicate financial management policies to stakeholders

Required Qualifications:

• Degree in accounting, or related field with 24 semester hours in accounting
• OR
• Combination of education and experience that meets the accounting requirement
• Transcripts required at time of application
• CPA/CIA certificate may qualify under the alternative education/experience pathway

Key Skills:

• Accounting and financial analysis
• Internal controls and compliance
• Policy interpretation
• Stakeholder communication and problem‑solving