CCBHC Accountant

Jefferson Blount St Clair Mental Health Authority; Springdale (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom in Alabama seeks a CCBHC Accountant to ensure federal and state cost reporting, compliance, and reimbursement requirements are met. The role collaborates with national consultants to establish PPS rates using historical and projected cost data.

You will prepare and submit CCBHC cost reports, manage data from DCOs and Medicaid encounters, oversee billing, and support budgeting, audits, and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Experience with a CCBHC cost reporting and PPS is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of public sector and behavioral health funding.
• Proficient in financial reporting systems and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Data Management: Collect, verify, and analyze financial data from CCBHC cost reports and related sources.
• Compliance & Reporting: Ensure adherence to PPS and state-specific cost reporting rules.
• Financial Recordkeeping: Analyze monthly accounting activity including revenues and expenses.
• Billing: Oversee third-party billing for CCBHC.
• Collaboration: Work with consultants, program managers, DCO, and finance staff on PPS rates and cost trends.
• Advisory Role: Provide financial analysis and recommendations for process improvements.
• Audit & Review: Support audits and timely monthly closings.

Skills

Excel

Financial analysis

Public sector funding

Cost reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

CCBHC ACCOUNTANTSummary of ResponsibilitiesThe CCBHC Accountant is responsible for ensuring JBS meets federal and state Certified Community Behavioral Health Center cost reporting, compliance, and reimbursement requirements.The role will work with national consultants to establish and negotiate our initial PPS rate utilizing historical and projected cost data. Responsible for preparation and submission of future CCBHC cost reports. The CCBHC Accountant is to ensure accurate collection, analysis, and reporting of CCBHC cost data and projections, including operational expenses, Designated Collaborating Organization (DCO) data, triggering events, and PPS rates, to support budgeting, compliance, and performance monitoring.Key Responsibilities:Data Management: Collect, verify, and analyze financial data from CCBHC cost reports, DCO’s, Medicaid encounter data, non-Medicaid visits, and other sources .Compliance & Reporting: Ensure adherence to CCBHC cost reporting requirements, including the Prospective Payment System (PPS) and state-specific rules. Prepare and submit all CCBHC cost reports. Be the in-house expert on financial and administrative regulations and requirements for CCBHC to maintain compliance.Financial Recordkeeping: Analyze CCBHC accounting activity monthly to ensure revenues, expenses, accounts receivable, and other financial entries are recorded properly. Review purchase requests/invoices and provide account codes, when necessary, for proper accounting.Billing: Oversee third party billing for CCBHC.Collaboration: Work with consultants, program managers, DCO, and finance staff to review PPS rates, monitor cost trends, and support CCBHC compliance. Serve as primary point of contact for all financial related CCBHC matters.Advisory Role: Provide CCBHC financial analysis and recommendations to management for process improvements, funding optimization, and expense control.Audit & Review: Support internal/external audits, review invoices, and ensure timely monthly closingsQualifications and Abilities:Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fieldExperience with a CCBHC highly desiredStrong knowledge of public sector and behavioral health funding streamsProficiency in financial reporting systems, Excel, and data analysis toolsUnderstanding of CCBHC services, PPS rates, and cost reporting proceduresAbility to interpret complex financial data and present findings clearly to stakeholdersKeen attention to detail and strong degree of accuracy