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At CMS, you'll reconcile accounts, analyze financial data, and help ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial operations for programs serving 150+ million Americans - with room to grow.
Your work could strengthen the financial foundation of American healthcare.
About the Role
READY TO LAUNCH YOUR ACCOUNTING CAREER IN FEDERAL HEALTHCARE?
Join the Office of Financial Management as a Staff Accountant supporting financial oversight and internal controls at CMS.
We're looking for a Staff Accountant to perform complex accounting duties, applying professional knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
NOW HIRING: Accountant (Staff)
Responsibilities
Review, analyze, and reconcile financial reports, accounting records, and supporting documentation to identify discrepancies and recommend corrective actions
Apply accounting principles, financial management policies, procedures, and internal control requirements
Monitor financial reporting and accounting activities to evaluate accuracy, reliability, and integrity of financial information
Analyze accounting and financial issues, identify trends or problems, and develop recommendations to improve operations
Provide accounting guidance and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including program officials and auditors
Qualifications
Degree in accounting or related field with 24 semester hours in accounting (or qualifying combination of education and experience, or CPA/CIA)
Required Skills
For GS-9: Experience performing account reconciliation, examining accounting processes per GAAP, and verifying accuracy of accounting data
For GS-11: Experience reconciling general ledger accounts, analyzing automated accounting system issues, and preparing operational guidance/procedures
Preferred Skills
CPA
CIA
Pay range and compensation package
Salary: $70,623 - $111,087/year (varies by grade)
Location: Woodlawn, MD (Telework eligible)
Grade Levels: GS-0510-9/11 (2 vacancies) — career ladder to GS-12
Salary: $70,623 - $111,087/year
Resume and transcripts required (2 page resume limit). Apply through USAJOBS by November 3, 2026.
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