OMF Revenue Analyst 2

University of New Orleans•Baton Rouge, LA

4d•$50,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides primary accounting functions and payment transactions for LaCHIP Affordable Plan (LAP) and Family Opportunity Act (FOA) Medicaid eligibility programs. The role is responsible for daily reconciliation and application of all funds received to Individual Billing Plan member’s accounts, responding to member inquiries regarding premiums, and ensuring timely classification and application of all premium payments received in the mail. The analyst will compile reports of advance pays and refunds for management review, process approved refunds, and handle returned and declined payments. Additionally, the position ensures automatic billing is initiated and reviewed for rejects, assists in developing standards and procedures for efficient operations, and attends meetings with Program Staff for program management and reporting. The role also serves as a financial subject matter expert (SME) for LAP and FOA programmatic reporting and policy changes impacting financial reporting. The analyst will assist with monitoring and maintaining file exchanges and updates between Medicaid Technology Services (MTS), Office of Technology Services (OTS), and Office of Management & Finance (OMF). A key responsibility includes reconciling errors on financial reports submitted by MTS Program Staff to OMF and seeking resolution with MTS to prevent future errors. The position requires attending meetings with LDH Management and Program staff, running and reviewing A/R reports monthly for management decisions, and providing periodic updates to Program Staff. The analyst will also assist with reconciling interim and final financial reports, verifying them with the Fiscal Office, and monitoring compliance with internal policies and regulations. Other tasks as required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or six years of professional experience in lieu of degree.
Minimum one year of general accounting experience.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, including but not limited to Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
Strong verbal and written communications skills and ability to communicate technical concepts to technical and nontechnical audiences.
Great attention to detail and follow up.
Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to provide a high level of customer service and establish and maintain effective interdepartmental communications and relationships.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
Minimum two years of general accounting experience.
Minimum one year of professional experience with LAP and FOA policy or program administration.
Minimum one year of professional experience with state financial systems such as LaGov.
Relevant professional certifications.

Responsibilities

Provide primary accounting functions and payment transactions for LaCHIP Affordable Plan (LAP) and Family Opportunity Act (FOA) Medicaid eligibility programs.
Responsible for daily reconciliation and application of all funds received to Individual Billing Plan member’s accounts.
Responds to all plan members inquiries regarding premiums received.
Ensures that all premium Payments received in the mail are classified and applied upon receipt.
Compiles report of advance pays and refunds due to be reviewed for action steps by management.
Processes approved refunds to plan members.
Processes and posts returned and declined payments to Individual plan members accounts.
Ensures that automatic billing is initiated and reviewed for rejects.
Assist in the development of standards, procedures, and best practices to ensure efficient and effective division operations.
Attend meetings as needed with Program Staff to review responsibilities for program management and reporting.
Assist the financial subject matter expert (SME) for the LAP and FOA programmatic reporting and policy changes that impact financial reporting of each program.
Assist with monitoring and maintaining of file exchanges and updates to data/financial files between Medicaid Technology Services (MTS), Office of Technology Services (OTS) and Office of Management & Finance (OMF).
Responsible for reconciling errors on financial reporting submitted by MTS Program Staff to OMF and seeking resolution with MTS in an effort to avoid future errors.
Attend subsequent meetings as needed to maintain communication with LDH Management and Program staff.
Run A/R reports monthly and review balances to be shared with management for decisions on accounts.
Provide periodic updates to Program Staff.
Assist with reconciling interim and final financial reports, and verify final financial reports with Fiscal Office.
Monitor compliance with internal policies and any other regulations.
Other tasks as required.