Accountant

Responsibilities

• Advises on cost reporting, auditing, and accounting issues related to the Medicare Part A cost report
• Trains new staff and Board Members on the cost report process; consults senior management and OGC on auditing payment issues
• Provides technical support to parties of appeals (Medicare Contractors, Appeals Support Contractor, Providers, Plans) regarding the PRRB appeals process
• Advises the PRRB or Hearing Officer on complex accounting and legal issues
• Prepares comprehensive written draft decisions setting forth essential facts, payment issues in dispute, contentions of the parties, evidence, and relevant law

Qualifications

• Experience evaluating Medicare Part A cost reporting principles and issues involving payment disputes or reimbursement decisions
• Background providing technical advice on laws, policies, regulations, or precedents applicable to Medicare program administration and payment policies
• Experience writing technical documents on Part A reimbursement issues (case analysis, summaries, draft recommendations, or position papers)

Required Skills

• Resume required (2 page limit)
• Apply through USAJOBS by July 31, 2026

Pay

Salary: $121,785 - $158,322/year