Staff Accountant
About The Position
Myers and Stauffer LC is a certified public accounting and health and human services consulting firm specializing in 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 over 45 years of experience, 21 offices, and more than 900 associates nationwide. The Staff Accountant performs reviews and audits related to Medicaid and other government health care programs, analyzes provider financial information, calculates reimbursement, and prepares documentation supporting audit work and professional decisions. The role includes desk reviews and on-site work, research into billing and reimbursement compliance, and all phases of audits, from planning and risk assessment through fieldwork and reporting. The position requires maintaining confidentiality of protected health information and thorough electronic documentation. Myers and Stauffer describes its culture as welcoming and collaborative and offers professional growth and development opportunities. The firm is willing to discuss potential flexibility to support employee work-life wellbeing.
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 a high degree of 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.
- 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 its requirements.
Responsibilities
- Review Medicaid provider cost reports.
- Perform on-site reviews of charity care patient files at New Jersey hospitals.
- 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 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 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 effective communication, data gathering, analysis, reporting, and process improvement.
- Maintain security and confidentiality of protected health information when analyzing material.
- Maintain thorough electronic documentation.
- Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
