Reimbursement Analyst I

Texas Health & Human Services Commission•Austin, TX

7d•$4,523 - $6,201•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is eligible for telework, consistent with HHS (Health and Human Services) telework policies. Under the supervision of the Supporting Mental Health and Resiliency in Texans (SMART) Innovation Grant Program Director in the Office of Family Services (OFS) within Family and Youth Services and Supports (FYSS), performs complex (senior-level) reimbursement review, analysis, and evaluation associated with SMART state budgets and expenditures. The Reimbursement Analyst oversees the review, reconciliation, and tracking of state funding for SMART cost reimbursement reports. Identifies questionable issues and provides technical investigative reviews on grantee cost reimbursement reports. This position requires review of budget revisions, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and requires review of supporting documentation such as general ledgers, payroll journals and client assistance tracking logs. This position tracks grantee reports, budgets, and payments. This position communicates daily with accounts payable, contract managers, grantees, and other areas of the agency. Assists the SMART Contract Administration Manager with planning, developing, and presenting recommendations and reports. Assists with requisitions, reporting, tracking of payments, and troubleshooting errors. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative.

Requirements

Knowledge of the principles of collection and accounting, and of the rules and regulations governing reimbursement for agency services.
Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations related to human service programs and/or contracting processes.
Knowledge of budget best practices and relevant laws, rules, and policies related to federal grants, state contracts, and fiscal operations.
Knowledge of financial analysis and budget processes for government of other regulated entities.
Knowledge of reviewing budgets, expenditure reports, and other supporting financial documents to reconcile expenses.
Skill in the development, implementation, and application of reimbursement methodologies.
Skill in analyzing complex data.
Skill in data and fiscal modeling.
Skill in developing and/or writing clear, concise policies, instructions, guidelines, and procedures.
Skill in the use of a computer and applicable software, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Ability to compile, review, and analyze data.
Ability to use complex formulas in spreadsheet software.
Ability to evaluate and interpret policies and procedures.
Ability to develop reports and track information/progress.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to manage competing priorities.
Ability to organize and present information effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective professional working relationships with numerous persons using tact and diplomacy.
A minimum of one-year direct experience in fiscal review and reporting.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university preferred.
Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) certificate preferred.
Experience with HHS programs, including CAPPS Financials, preferred.

Responsibilities

Reviews and completes analysis of contractor performance by synthesizing contractor expenditure reports.
Reviews monthly, quarterly, and annual funding reports and compares them to general ledgers, payroll journals and other supporting documentation.
Serves as the point of contact with the provider on monthly expense reports.
Oversees, coordinates, and monitors all cost reimbursement payments.
Works closely with the Contract Administration Manager, Contract Managers, Accounts Payable, and other areas of the agency to ensure payments are accurate and made on time.
Assists the Contract Administration Manager with budget functions including but not limited to: electronic transfer vouchers, purchase order adjustments, requisition entry, creating templates for expense reports and invoices, running financial reports, and developing policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet SMART goals and objectives.
Actively engages in providing support to the financial team of the Family Violence Program when needed.