Staff Accountant

CBIZ•Atlanta, GA

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Staff Accountant reviews Medicaid provider cost reports and analyzes healthcare provider financial information. The role performs reimbursement calculations, prepares written documentation supporting professional decisions, and conducts desk reviews and on-site audits. It includes carrying out audit phases such as planning and research, risk assessment, fieldwork, reporting findings, and other required procedures. The Staff Accountant reviews applicable federal and state policies and regulations, prepares working papers in accordance with Medicaid or other government program regulations and AICPA standards, maintains secure and confidential handling of protected health information, and keeps thorough electronic documentation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Well organized, with accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to multitask effectively, plan efficiently, manage multiple deadlines, and prioritize assignments.
Proficiency with applicable technology, specifically Microsoft Office applications such as Excel and Word.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in accounting or a related field.
CPA or CPA candidate.
Internship or equivalent working experience in accounting or a related field.
Experience with healthcare auditing and data analysis.
Ability to review statutory, regulatory, or other policy language and apply its requirements.
Ability to travel based on client and business needs.

Responsibilities

Perform reviews of Medicaid provider cost reports.
Analyze healthcare provider financial information.
Perform reimbursement calculations.
Prepare written documents supporting professional decisions.
Conduct desk reviews and various on-site audits.
Research billing and reimbursement compliance with applicable Medicaid or other government program regulations.
Conduct all audit phases, including planning and research, risk assessment, fieldwork, and reporting findings.
Review applicable federal and state policies and regulations before performing each specific audit type.
Prepare working papers documenting audit scope and findings in accordance with Medicaid or other government program regulations and AICPA standards.
Demonstrate strong communication, data gathering, analysis, reporting, and process improvement capabilities.
Maintain security and confidentiality of protected health information when analyzing material.
Maintain thorough electronic documentation.
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.