Staff Accountant

Myers and Stauffer • Indianapolis, IN

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Staff Accountant performs reviews of Medicaid provider cost reports, analyzes health care provider financial information, calculates reimbursement, and prepares written documents supporting professional decisions. The role conducts desk reviews and on-site audits, researches compliance with Medicaid and other government program billing and reimbursement requirements, and completes audit phases including planning, research, risk assessment, fieldwork, and reporting. The accountant reviews applicable federal and state policies and regulations before audits and prepares electronic working papers documenting audit scope and findings in accordance with applicable program regulations and AICPA standards. The position also requires clear communication, data gathering and analysis, process improvement, and safeguarding protected health information.

Myers and Stauffer LC is a certified public accounting and health and human services consulting firm serving government-sponsored health care programs. The firm has more than 45 years of experience, 21 offices, and more than 900 associates nationwide. It describes its work environment as welcoming, collaborative, diverse, dynamic, and challenging, and says it is willing to discuss flexibility to support employee work-life wellbeing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.

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 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.
• Ability to multitask effectively with planning and efficiency.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize assignments.
• Proficiency with applicable technology, specifically Microsoft Office applications such as Excel and Word.
• Ability to travel based on client and business needs.

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.
• Research billing and reimbursement compliance with applicable Medicaid and other government program regulations.
• Conduct all phases of audits, including planning and research, risk assessment, fieldwork, reporting findings, and other required procedures.
• Review applicable federal and state policies and regulations for each specific audit type before performing the audit.
• Prepare working papers documenting audit scope and findings in accordance with Medicaid or other government program regulations and AICPA standards.
• Demonstrate effective communication, data gathering, analysis, reporting, and process improvement.
• Maintain the security and confidentiality of protected health information.
• Maintain thorough electronic documentation.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance, along with other competitive employee benefits for eligible associates.
• Vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave and available support resources.
• 401(k) with company matching for eligible employees.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Referral bonuses.
• Paid volunteer community service time.
• Mentor program and other employee programs and perks.
• Technical and leadership development training at each career milestone.
• Up to six counseling sessions per year for eligible employees through the Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

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