Staff Accountant

#LI-HW1 #LI-Hybrid

Essential Functions and Primary Duties

• Perform reviews of Medicaid provider cost reports
• Perform on-site reviews of the charity care patient files of the 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
• Conduct research in order to determine billing and reimbursement compliance with relevant Medicaid or other government program regulations
• Conduct all phases of the audit including planning and research, risk assessment, fieldwork, reporting of findings, and other procedures as required
• Review applicable Federal and State policies and regulations associated with each specific audit type prior to performing the audit
• Prepare working papers to document scope and findings of audit in accordance with Medicaid or other government program regulations and AICPA standards
• Demonstrate excellence in communication skills, data gathering, analysis, reporting, and process improvement
• Maintain security and confidentiality of all protected health information when analyzing material
• Maintain thorough electronic documentation
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in accounting or related field
• CPA or CPA candidate
• Internship or equivalent working experience in accounting or 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
• Effectively multi-task with planning and efficiency
• Must be able to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize assignments
• Proficient use of applicable technology; specifically Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Ability to travel based on client and business needs

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field