Senior Accountant (Hybrid in Georgia)

Summary

The Senior Accountant is responsible for the monthly general ledger close, balance sheet and income statement analysis, and balance sheet and income statement presentation.

Your role in our mission

• reviewing and auditing inventory updates and accountings filed with the Trust Unit by trustees of Special Needs Trusts.
• Ensures trust financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted fiduciary standards, as well as federal and state law and policy regarding Special Needs Trusts
• Reviews and audits inventory updates and accountings filed by trustees of Special Needs Trust to determine whether trust expenditures and investments comply with the requirements of federal and state law and policy, specifically including the rules of the Social Security Administration as set forth in the POMS and the Centers for Medicaid & Medicare Services through the State Medicaid Manual.
• Conducts financial review and audit of Special Needs Trust inventories and annual accountings in accordance with approved program workflow.  Interface with Casualty and Estate Recovery Units, Medicaid Legal department, legal community, trustees, and case workers.  Create electronic files, enter information and create financial reports.  Create and organize physical files.  Enter and maintain accounting review cases in Maestro and state clients’ MMIS systems.
• Provides continuing follow up of Trust Payback Claims, including interface with trustees and attorneys
• Receives and processes Payback payments, creates invoice to state client, as well as Releases to trustee
• Provides information and education to trustees, legal community, state clients and others regarding applicable policy, accounting standards and formats, payback requirements, etc.
• Individuals must have ability to meet assigned deadlines. Strong attention to detail. Strong analytical and organizational skills.

What we're looking for

• Certified Public Accountant
• Intermediate level knowledge of all accounting functions and related internal controls.
• Auditing skills, with the ability to research and reconcile difficult accounts.
• Excellent written, verbal, communication, and interpersonal skills with a customer service focus.
• Ability to create and generate periodic reports and ad hoc reports as requested by state clients

What you should expect in this role

• This is a full-time permanent regular salaried (W-2) employee position.
• Monday through Friday work schedule (40 hours per week).
• Health (medical, dental, vision) benefits start on day 1 of employment.
• Company match 401K and other benefits available within months of starting.
• New employees are eligible to take advantage of flexible vacation policy after ninety (90) calendar days of employment. Any exception requires manager approval prior to employee's Gainwell start date.
• Company provided computer for work use.
• For all hybrid positions employees' Broadband Internet connections, should have a minimum speed of 24MBS download and 8 MBS upload.  Greater speeds will of course provide better performance.
• Video cameras must be used during all interviews, as well as during the initial week of orientation if hired. The use of AI during interviews is prohibited.
• We will accept applications for this position until April 8, 2026.

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