Cost Report Analyst

Virginia Commonwealth University Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health in Richmond, VA seeks a Cost Report Analyst to prepare and support the Hospital’s Medicare Cost Report and the State-required Indigent Care Cost Report. This full-time role emphasizes meticulous data entry, document compilation, and audit support.

The position is an entry point into healthcare reimbursement, offering growth opportunities in regulatory research and cost reporting while handling audit inquiries and building core accounting skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business Administration or closely related field.
• Masters Degree in Finance, Business Administration or closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Handles all audit requests related to the Indigent Care Cost Report.
• Prepares and completes all aspects of the State required Indigent Care Cost Report.
• Provides data entry, document compilation, audit support and regulatory research.

Skills

Cost reporting

Auditing

Data entry

Regulatory research

Education

Bachelor's in Finance

Master's in Finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

Cost Report Analyst### Cost Report AnalystApply: Richmond, VA: Full time: Posted Today: R45939The Cost Reporting Analyst prepares preliminary portions of the Hospital’s Annual Medicare Cost Report. This job prepares and completes all aspects of the State required Indigent Care Cost Report consistent with federal and state regulations. This job handles all audit requests/inquiries related to the Indigent Care Cost Report. This job also assists with any audits of the Governmental Cost Reports.Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: N/ALicensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: N/AExperience REQUIRED: Minimum of three (3) years of accounting, finance, business work experienceExperience PREFERRED:Previous financial work experience in a healthcare setting with emphasis in cost reportingEducation/training REQUIRED:Bachelors Degree in Finance, Business Administration or closely related fieldEducation/training PREFERRED: Masters Degree in Finance, Business Administration or closely related fieldIndependent action(s) required:Handles all audit requests/inquiries related to the Indigent Care Cost Report.Prepares and completes all aspects of the State required Indigent Care Cost Report.Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/AAdditional position requirements: N/AAge Specific groups served: N/APhysical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):Physical: Lifting less than 20 lbs.Activities: Prolonged sittingMental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinkingEmotional: Able to handle multiple priorities, Able to adapt to frequent changeThe Cost Reporting Analyst provides detailed, task oriented support to the Reimbursement/Cost Reporting team by performing routine, repetitive, and documentation heavy work necessary for cost report preparation and audit support. This role is focused on data entry, document compilation, audit evidence gathering, and basic regulatory research.This position is ideal for an early career professional who is detail oriented, comfortable with repetitive tasks, and interested in learning healthcare reimbursement from the ground up.This role serves as an entry point into cost reporting and healthcare reimbursement. While promotion is not guaranteed, strong performance may lead to expanded responsibilities or advancement opportunities based on organizational needs.Compensation Range$58,697.60 - $87,942.40Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications. EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran