Medicare Cost Reporting Auditor III

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina; United States; Remote; USD 57,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled auditor to join their team. This role involves conducting comprehensive audits, assessing internal controls, and providing actionable recommendations to enhance operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical abilities and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate findings to management. With a focus on compliance and risk management, this position offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to the organization's success while working in a supportive and inclusive environment. If you thrive in a dynamic setting and are eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Subsidized health plans

401k retirement savings plan with company match

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

On-site cafeterias

Fitness centers in major locations

Education Assistance

National discounts to entertainment venues

Qualifications

• 5 years auditing experience required.
• Knowledge of auditing principles and practices is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct operational, financial, and compliance audits.
• Develop audit programs and prepare detailed reports.

Skills

Auditing Principles

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Confidentiality Handling

Education

Bachelor’s in a job related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Summary
Position Purpose:

Responsible for providing a full range of financial, compliance, and operational audits, business advisory, and consultation services, investigations, internal controls, accountability, and use of resources.
Description

Logistics: Palmetto GBA– one of BlueCross BlueShield's South Carolina subsidiary companies.

Location: This position is full-time (40-hours/week) Monday-Friday working REMOTE in the U.S., or onsite at our 17 Technology Circle, Columbia, SC location. You will work an 8-hour shift scheduled during our normal business hours of 8:00AM-5:00PM. It may be necessary, given the business need to work occasional overtime.

What You’ll Do:

• Conducts internal and/or external timely operational, financial, and/or compliance audits of divisions, departments, providers, and activities of the corporation including evaluation of internal controls.
• Identifies, documents, and evaluates business risks.
• Develops written audit programs.
• Conducts testing and analysis of existing controls to determine adequacy and effectiveness.
• Prepares written work papers to document testing results and conclusions reached.
• Documents issues, the causes of those issues, and their effects on the process/function and the corporation.
• Serves as Lead Auditor on more complex audit assignments.
• Drafts recommendations to limit risks and improve processes, functions and activities.
• Writes audit reports for corporate executive management that clearly and effectively convey engagement evaluations, conclusions and recommendations.
• Collects and analyzes data to detect deficient controls, duplicated effort, fraud, or non-compliance with laws, regulations, and management policies.
• Conducts testing of corrective actions as identified.
• Develops detailed reports on each audit conducted.
• Reports include a review of findings and an identification of recommendation to correct any deficiencies and methods for improvement to processes.
• Examine and evaluate financial and information systems, recommending controls to ensure system reliability and data integrity.
• Conducts special audit studies for management, such as those required to discover controls for prevention of fraud.
• Prepares reports of findings and recommendations for management.
• Provides training to and assists or leads other auditors in completing their assignments as a means of maximizing audit efficiency and thus reducing lost time and involvement of corporate personnel.
• Strives to expand knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, program instructions, and technology through self-study, corporate offerings, and formal training programs.

To Qualify for This Position, You'll Need the Following:

• Required Education: Bachelor’s in a job related field.

• Required Experience:

  • 5 years auditing experience.

• Required Software and tools: Microsoft Office

• Required Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of auditing.
  • Ability to analyze and determine the applicability of financial data, to draw conclusions and make appropriate recommendations.
  • Ability to gather information by examining records and documents and to interview individuals concerning those records.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work professionally with persons at all levels, and to maintain effective working relationships.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in oral and written form.
  • Ability to handle sensitive matters on a confidential basis.
  • Excellent analytical or critical thinking and problem solving capabilities.

We Prefer That You Have the Following:

• Medicare cost report auditing experience to include leading audits
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Health Financial Systems experience
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

Our comprehensive benefits package includes the following:

We offer our employees great benefits and rewards. You will be eligible to participate in the benefits the first of the month following 28 days of employment.

• Subsidized health plans, dental and vision coverage
• 401k retirement savings plan with company match
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations
• Education Assistance
• Service Recognition
• National discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks and more

What We Can Do for You:

We understand the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and strive to be an employer where employees across all spectrums have the opportunity to develop their skills, advance their careers and contribute their unique abilities to the growth of our company.

What to Expect Next:

After submitting your application, our recruiting team members will review your resume to ensure you meet the qualifications. This may include a brief telephone interview or email communication with our recruiter to verify resume specifics and salary requirements.

Management will be conducting interviews with those candidates who are the most qualified, with prioritization given to those candidates who demonstrate the required qualifications.

Pay Range Information:

Range Minimum
$57,790.00

Range Midpoint
$84,089.00

Range Maximum
$110,388.00

Pay Transparency Statement:

Please note that this range represents the pay range for this and other positions that fall into this pay grade. Compensation decisions within the range will be dependent upon a variety of factors, including experience, geographic location, and internal equity.

We participate in E-Verify and comply with the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and our subsidiary companies maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment to promote employment opportunities for persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other legally protected status. Additionally, as a federal contractor, the company maintains Affirmative Action programs to promote employment opportunities for minorities, females, disabled individuals and veterans. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in all phases of the employment process and to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.

If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail [e-mail] or call 1-800-288-2227, ext. 47480 with the nature of your request. We will make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.