Cost Accounting Analyst Senior

Highmark Health; United States; Remote; USD 45,612 - 71,828; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Cost Accounting Analyst responsible for managing cost data and supporting various financial projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration, alongside 3-7 years of relevant experience. This role involves generating patient-level cost data, leveraging automation for accuracy, and preparing detailed analyses for internal stakeholders. The offered salary ranges from $33.11 to $52.14 per hour, based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of experience in cost accounting or relevant financial reporting.
• 3-7 years of data analysis and presentation experience.
• 1-2 years of project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Generate and maintain required data and processes for reliable cost analysis.
• Leverage automation for improved reliability.
• Prepare ad hoc analysis for internal customers.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Demonstrated mastery of cost accounting systems

Ability to manipulate large data sets

Design and deliver actionable reports

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting, Business Administration, or Related Field

Tools

Tableau

SQL

Alteryx

Job description

Company

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description

General Overview

This position is responsible for supporting AHN cost accounting projects as well as execution of routine operational cost accounting activities. The incumbent is responsible for identifying, generating and maintaining essential data such as labor and supply relative value units in support of activity based cost accounting objectives. The information overseen and produced by this role is the foundation of a wide range of analytics and reporting associated with the organization's financial, operational, and/or clinical performance. As such, this role generates audience‑specific summaries of resulting cost information, offering key insights on areas of strength and opportunity by facility and institute. This position works in partnership with Decision Support, operations and finance to generate patient‑level cost data used to support major initiatives.

Essential Responsibilities

• Responsible for generating and maintaining data and processes required to produce reliable procedure‑ and patient‑level cost data. This includes generation of labor and supply metrics used to allocate costs, as well as taking technical direction from and supporting the Lead Cost Accounting Analyst with respect to cost allocation rules and system processes required. 80%
• Leveraging automation to improve reliability and reduce/eliminate the need for manual intervention. 10%
• Prepares ad hoc analysis to help internal customers depict and interpret cost trends. 5%
• Other duties as assigned or requested. 5%

Qualifications – Minimum

• Bachelor's Accounting, Business Administration, or Related Field, or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree
• 3‑7 years of experience in cost accounting or other relevant financial reporting experience
• 3‑7 years of experience in data analysis and presentation
• 3‑7 years of experience in a clinical setting or general understanding of hospital/physician practice operations
• 3‑7 years of experience in the healthcare industry, particularly as it relates to hospitals or other providers
• 1‑2 years of Project Management Experience

Preferred

• Master's MBA, MIS, or Related Field
• Relevant technical certifications (Strata, SQL, Tableau, Alteryx, etc.)
• CPA or CMA
• Relevant HFMA certification (CHFP, CSAF, or CSBI)

Skills

Required:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Powerpoint, Word, etc.)
• Demonstrated mastery of an industry‑recognized cost accounting system within a clinical or healthcare setting
• Ability to extract, transform, or otherwise manipulate large quantities of data in order to support business needs
• Ability to design and deliver reporting or other data visualizations that provide valuable, actionable, intuitive, and timely business insights
• Ability to translate vague or ambiguous business needs into specific technical requirements that meet the needs of the customer
• Constant desire to improve existing technical tools/processes, in order to realize gains in reliability, performance, or user‑friendliness
• Ability to juggle multiple projects at once and manage time effectively, in order to meet established deadlines
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop partnerships across the organization
• Self‑starter who takes initiative, and drives progress on major projects without being asked or with minimal supervision

Preferred:

• Tableau or other data visualization tools
• Alteryx or other data wrangling/ETL tools
• R, Python, or other statistical/programming tools

Disclaimer

The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement

This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

Pay Range

Minimum: $33.11
Maximum: $52.14

Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets.

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