Auditor II (Medicare Cost Reporting)

Palmetto GBA•Washington, NV

7d•$49,447 - $94,737

About The Position

The Auditor II is responsible for providing financial, compliance, and operational audits, business advisory and consultation services, investigations, and assessments of internal controls, accountability, and resource use. The position conducts audits of corporate divisions, departments, providers, and activities; identifies and evaluates risks; documents issues and their effects; and recommends ways to limit risks and improve processes. It also analyzes data and systems, tests corrective actions, prepares reports and recommendations for management, and supports other auditors to improve audit efficiency. The role is with Palmetto GBA, a BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina subsidiary. It is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, and may be performed remotely within the U.S. or onsite at the Columbia, South Carolina location. The schedule is an eight-hour shift during normal business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; occasional overtime may be necessary.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a job-related field.
Three years of auditing experience.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of auditing.
Ability to analyze financial data and determine its applicability.
Ability to draw conclusions and make appropriate recommendations based on analyzed data.
Ability to gather information by examining records and documents and interviewing individuals.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to handle sensitive matters confidentially.
Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Three years of Medicare cost report audit experience.
12 credits in accounting and/or finance.
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).

Responsibilities

Conduct timely internal and external operational, compliance, and financial audits of corporate divisions, departments, providers, and activities, including evaluation of internal controls.
Identify, document, and evaluate business risks.
Document issues, their causes, and their effects on processes, functions, and the corporation.
Draft recommendations to limit risks and improve processes, functions, and activities.
Write audit reports for corporate executive management that clearly convey evaluations, conclusions, and recommendations.
Collect and analyze data to detect deficient controls, duplicated effort, fraud, or non-compliance with laws, regulations, and management policies.
Conduct testing of corrective actions.
Develop detailed reports for each audit, reviewing findings and identifying recommendations to correct deficiencies and improve processes.
Examine and evaluate financial and information systems and recommend controls to ensure system reliability and data integrity.
Conduct special audit studies for management, including studies to identify controls to prevent fraud.
Prepare reports of findings and recommendations for management.
Assist other auditors in completing assignments to maximize audit efficiency and reduce lost time and corporate personnel involvement.