Staff Accountant

CBIZ • Des Moines, IA

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About The Position

This role involves performing reviews of Medicaid provider cost reports, analyzing health care provider financial information, and conducting reimbursement calculations. The Staff Accountant will prepare written documents supporting professional decisions, conduct desk reviews and on-site audits, and research billing and reimbursement compliance with relevant Medicaid or other government program regulations. The position requires managing all phases of the audit, including planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, and reporting. Maintaining security and confidentiality of protected health information is crucial, along with thorough electronic documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• Proficient use of applicable technology; specifically Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Ability to travel based on client and business needs

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in accounting or related field
• CPA or CPA candidate
• Internship or equivalent working experience in accounting or related field
• Experience with health care auditing and data analysis
• Ability to review statutory/regulatory or other policy language and apply requirements
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Well organized with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Effectively multi-task with planning and efficiency
• Must be able to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize assignments

Responsibilities

• Perform reviews of Medicaid provider cost reports
• Analyze health care provider financial information
• Perform reimbursement calculations
• Prepare written documents supporting professional decisions
• Conduct desk reviews and various on-site audits
• Conduct research in order to determine billing and reimbursement compliance with relevant Medicaid or other government program regulations
• Conduct all phases of the audit including planning and research, risk assessment, fieldwork, reporting of findings, and other procedures as required
• Review applicable Federal and State policies and regulations associated with each specific audit type prior to performing the audit
• Prepare working papers to document scope and findings of audit in accordance with Medicaid or other government program regulations and AICPA standards
• Demonstrate excellence in communication skills, data gathering, analysis, reporting, and process improvement
• Maintain security and confidentiality of all protected health information when analyzing material
• Maintain thorough electronic documentation
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level