Staff Accountant

Myers and Stauffer • Raleigh, NC

33d • Hybrid

About The Position

Myers and Stauffer LC is a certified public accounting and health and human services consulting firm that provides audit, accounting, data management, and consulting services to government-sponsored health care programs, primarily state Medicaid agencies and the federal Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The firm has more than 45 years of experience, 21 offices, and over 900 associates nationwide.

The Staff Accountant performs reviews of Medicaid provider cost reports, analyzes health care provider financial information, conducts audits, and researches compliance with Medicaid and other government program requirements. The role includes audit planning, research, risk assessment, fieldwork, reporting, reimbursement calculations, and preparation of supporting documentation and working papers. The position requires careful handling of protected health information, thorough electronic documentation, and effective communication, analysis, and process improvement.

Myers and Stauffer describes a collaborative and welcoming culture, professional growth and development opportunities, and willingness to discuss flexibility that supports employee well-being. The role may require travel based on client and business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
• Demonstrated communication, data gathering, analysis, reporting, and process improvement capabilities.
• Ability to travel based on client and business needs.

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.

Responsibilities

• Review 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 relevant Medicaid or 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 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.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance and 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 through the Employee Assistance Program for eligible employees.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Potential flexibility to support work-life well-being.

What This Job Offers

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