CCBHC Accountant

JEFFERSON BLOUNT ST CLAIR MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY•Birmingham, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The CCBHC Accountant is responsible for ensuring JBS meets federal and state Certified Community Behavioral Health Center cost reporting, compliance, and reimbursement requirements. The role will work with national consultants to establish and negotiate our initial PPS rate utilizing historical and projected cost data. Responsible for preparation and submission of future CCBHC cost reports. The CCBHC Accountant is to ensure accurate collection, analysis, and reporting of CCBHC cost data and projections, including operational expenses, Designated Collaborating Organization (DCO) data, triggering events, and PPS rates, to support budgeting, compliance, and performance monitoring.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Experience with a CCBHC highly desired
Strong knowledge of public sector and behavioral health funding streams
Proficiency in financial reporting systems, Excel, and data analysis tools
Understanding of CCBHC services, PPS rates, and cost reporting procedures
Ability to interpret complex financial data and present findings clearly to stakeholders
Keen attention to detail and strong degree of accuracy

Responsibilities

Collect, verify, and analyze financial data from CCBHC cost reports, DCO’s, Medicaid encounter data, non-Medicaid visits, and other sources.
Ensure adherence to CCBHC cost reporting requirements, including the Prospective Payment System (PPS) and state-specific rules.
Prepare and submit all CCBHC cost reports.
Be the in-house expert on financial and administrative regulations and requirements for CCBHC to maintain compliance.
Analyze CCBHC accounting activity monthly to ensure revenues, expenses, accounts receivable, and other financial entries are recorded properly.
Review purchase requests/invoices and provide account codes, when necessary, for proper accounting.
Oversee third party billing for CCBHC.
Work with consultants, program managers, DCO, and finance staff to review PPS rates, monitor cost trends, and support CCBHC compliance.
Serve as primary point of contact for all financial related CCBHC matters.
Provide CCBHC financial analysis and recommendations to management for process improvements, funding optimization, and expense control.
Support internal/external audits, review invoices, and ensure timely monthly closings.