Staff Accountant - Richmond, VA (Summer 2027)
About The Position
Myers and Stauffer LC is hiring a Staff Accountant in Richmond, Virginia, for Summer 2027. The role supports government-sponsored health care programs, primarily state Medicaid agencies and the federal Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services, through provider cost-report reviews, financial analysis, reimbursement calculations, and audits. The accountant conducts research into billing and reimbursement compliance, applies relevant federal and state policies and regulations, documents audit scope and findings, and protects confidential health information. The position includes travel based on client and business needs. Myers and Stauffer LC is a certified public accounting and health and human services consulting firm with more than 45 years of experience, 21 offices, and over 900 associates nationwide. The firm describes its environment as diverse, dynamic, challenging, welcoming, and collaborative, and offers professional growth and development opportunities. It is willing to discuss potential flexibility to support employees’ 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, 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 work 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.
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 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 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.
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, a 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
