Staff Accountant

CBIZ • Kansas City, MO

3d

About The Position

The Staff Accountant reviews Medicaid provider cost reports and analyzes health care provider financial information. The role performs reimbursement calculations, prepares written documents supporting professional decisions, and conducts desk reviews and on-site audits. It involves researching billing and reimbursement compliance with applicable Medicaid and other government program regulations, and completing audit phases including planning and research, risk assessment, fieldwork, and reporting findings. The accountant reviews relevant Federal and State policies and regulations before audits, prepares working papers documenting audit scope and findings in accordance with program regulations and AICPA standards, and maintains secure, confidential handling of protected health information and thorough electronic documentation. Additional responsibilities may be assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
• 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, plan efficiently, manage multiple deadlines, and prioritize assignments.
• Proficient use of 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 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 strong communication, data gathering, analysis, reporting, and process improvement skills.
• Maintain the security and confidentiality of protected health information when analyzing material.
• Maintain thorough electronic documentation.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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