Accountant II-Medicaid Drug Rebate Program

State of Nebraska•Lincoln, NE

4d•Onsite

About The Position

DHHS, Division of Medicaid and Long-Term Care, is seeking a highly skilled Accountant II to join our Medicaid Drug Rebate (MDR) team. The MDR Team navigates complex financial data, implements strategic accounting practices, and makes a tangible impact on the Agency's bottom line. If you're a meticulous individual with a passion for numbers and a desire to excel, then this opportunity is tailor-made for you.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, statistics or related field and experience with accounting/financial management systems OR 2 years’ experience with professional accounting procedures including developing and modifying accounting/financial management systems.
Coursework/training or experience in accounting-related activities including use of a personal computer, various associated software (Accounting software; Adobe, Excel) programs, and office equipment.
Experience and proficiency using Excel, Word, Outlook and Accounting systems.
Ability to complete work activities efficiently.
Good written and oral communication/customer service/relationship skills.
Strong organizational, time management and problem-solving/critical thinking skills; with adaptability to various tasks and ability to accurately follow Standard Operating Procedures and apply on-the-job training activities to practice is also important.
Accurately interpret Medicaid Drug Rebate data and related statements/reports for job duty completion.
Ability to work well in collaboration with the MDR team and various drug labelers.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in using Excel/Microsoft Office products.
Experience in State or Federal Accounting practices/policies/procedures.
Experience using State systems such as OnBase is a plus (Enterprise 1 is less commonly used but also helpful in this position).
Experience working with the Medicaid Drug Rebate program.

Responsibilities

Completing Accounting-related activities for the Medicaid Drug Rebate (MDR) program that is responsible for the collection of approximately $300 Million in annual drug rebates
Processing inbound mail and sorting/logging/scanning documentation
MDR check entry and reconciliation
Reviews documentation for completion/accuracy
Completes filing and data entry activities
Conducting outreach to drug labeler contacts to ensure all documentation necessary for drug rebate processing is received accurately and timely
Assisting with the completion of MDR audits
Compiling/retrieving monthly, quarterly and ad-hoc reports
Completing Journal Entries
Completing the Quarterly MDR labeler invoice process
Processing ACH (Direct Deposit) payment
Entering payment adjustments and assisting with labeler invoice dispute resolution
Maintains various records/documents
Review and respond to MDR mailbox emails/attachments
Creating and sending labeler letters for past due accounts