Auditor I

State of North Carolina•Wake Forest, NC

2d•$43,267 - $75,718•Hybrid

About The Position

The Provider Audit team is responsible for administering state-directed payment programs, supplemental payments and conducting annual desk reviews of provider’s cost reports to prepare cost settlements for Medicaid direct. The desk reviews are required to comply with state and federal regulations, certify public expenditures and furnish audited data for establishment of rates. This position is funded in part through federal funds and is eligible to be hybrid, requiring onsite reporting located within Raleigh, NC.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or in business administration or other field from an appropriately accredited institution with twelve (12) semester hours in accounting and one (1) year of accounting/auditing experience in the preparation of interpretive or analytical accounting/financial statements and reports OR Associate’s degree in accounting from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of experience as specified above OR An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Consistently reviews and validates LEA cost report data with at least 95% accuracy, ensuring correct application of cost principles, allowable cost rules, and Medicaid reimbursement methodologies.
Tracks and corrects discrepancies within established timelines.
Completes assigned LEA cost report audits, documentation, and follow‑up activities within 100% of required deadlines, including pre‑audit reviews, variance analysis, and submission of findings in accordance with agency audit procedures.
Produces audit workpapers and evidence that meet internal quality standards, with no more than one required revision per audit cycle. Documentation must clearly support conclusions, tie back to source data, and be ready for supervisory review at any time.

Responsibilities

Administering state-directed payment programs and supplemental payments.
Conducting annual desk reviews of provider’s cost reports to prepare cost settlements for Medicaid direct.
Ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
Certifying public expenditures.
Furnishing audited data for establishment of rates.
Consistently reviews and validates LEA cost report data with at least 95% accuracy, ensuring correct application of cost principles, allowable cost rules, and Medicaid reimbursement methodologies.
Tracks and corrects discrepancies within established timelines.
Completes assigned LEA cost report audits, documentation, and follow‑up activities within 100% of required deadlines, including pre‑audit reviews, variance analysis, and submission of findings in accordance with agency audit procedures.
Produces audit workpapers and evidence that meet internal quality standards, with no more than one required revision per audit cycle. Documentation must clearly support conclusions, tie back to source data, and be ready for supervisory review at any time.