Staff Accountant

CBIZ•Austin, TX

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Staff Accountant reviews Medicaid provider cost reports, analyzes health care provider financial information, performs reimbursement calculations, and prepares written documents supporting professional decisions. The role conducts desk reviews and on-site audits, researching billing and reimbursement compliance with Medicaid and other government program regulations. It handles all phases of audits, including planning and research, risk assessment, fieldwork, reporting findings, and other required procedures. The position reviews applicable Federal and State policies and regulations before each audit and prepares working papers documenting audit scope and findings in accordance with program regulations and AICPA standards. It also requires strong communication, data gathering, analysis, reporting, and process-improvement skills; protection of confidential health information; and thorough electronic documentation. Additional responsibilities may be assigned.

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, and work efficiently.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize assignments.
Proficient use of 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.
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 associated with each 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 excellence in 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.