Reimbursement Accountant

Jobtailor; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Birmingham, AL is seeking a cost reporting professional to prepare Medicare and Medicaid cost reports with supervision. The role develops the ability to handle more complex areas and supports external audits to protect company interests.

Candidates should have healthcare reimbursement experience with knowledge of CMS regulations, CMS-13, and related payment systems. Strong data analysis and independent research skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 18 months of hospital reimbursement experience or equivalent healthcare experience.
• Working knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid cost reports.
• Knowledge of Medicare regulations and company reimbursement policies.
• Knowledge of DSH surveys, state payment methodologies, CMS-13, 437B, revenue recognition, and Medicare payment systems.
• Detailed working knowledge of software applications and reports.
• Ability to analyze and reconcile data.
• Ability to conduct independent research accurately and efficiently.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve problems.
• Ability to communicate technical information upstream.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Medicare and Medicaid cost reports with supervision.
• Handle more complex areas of cost reports over time.
• Participate in external audits and reviews to protect company interests.
• Calculate and account for audit impacts while contesting disputed adjustments.
• Support customers in identifying and resolving reimbursement issues.
• Monitor compliance with Medicare regulations and company reimbursement policies.
• Complete functional and special projects.
• Understand key cost report drivers and operational impacts.
• Analyze and reconcile data for assigned cost reports and projects.
• Use technology applications and company resources to accomplish department goals.
• Maintain knowledge through CMS, state hospital associations, MediRegs, and other industry resources.
• Work with minimal direction on day-to-day responsibilities.
• Share information and resources with peers.

Skills

Cost reporting

Data analysis

Reconciliation

Independent research

Problem resolution

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance

Tools

CMS Resources

MediRegs

Software applications

Job description

• Complete timely and accurate Medicare and Medicaid cost reports with supervision
• Develop ability to handle more complex areas of cost reports
• Participate in external audits and reviews to protect company interests
• Calculate and account for audit impacts while contesting disputed adjustments
• Support customers in identifying and resolving reimbursement issues
• Monitor compliance with Medicare regulations and company reimbursement policies
• Complete functional and special projects
• Understand key cost report drivers and operational impacts
• Analyze and reconcile data for assigned cost reports and projects
• Use technology applications and company resources to accomplish department goals
• Maintain current knowledge through CMS, state, hospital association, MediRegs, and other industry resources
• Work with minimal direction on day-to-day responsibilities
• Share information and resources with peers

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (preferred) or Finance
• 18 months of hospital Reimbursement experience or equivalent healthcare experience
• Working knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid cost reports
• Knowledge of Medicare regulations and company reimbursement policies
• Knowledge of DSH surveys, state payment methodologies, CMS-13, 437B, revenue recognition, and Medicare payment systems
• Detailed working knowledge of software applications and reports
• Ability to analyze and reconcile data
• Ability to conduct independent research accurately and efficiently
• Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve problems
• Ability to communicate technical information upstream

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Medicare and Medicaid cost reporting, compliance with regulations, and reimbursement policies. Proficient in data analysis, reconciliation, and independent research to support accurate financial reporting and problem resolution.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Medicare Cost Reports
• Medicaid Cost Reports
• Hospital Reimbursement Experience
• Data Analysis and Reconciliation
• Knowledge of Medicare Regulations

Hard Skills

• Cost Reporting
• Financial Analysis
• Reimbursement Policies
• Audit Participation
• Problem Resolution

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Independent Research
• Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance

Industry Keywords

• DSH Surveys
• State Payment Methodologies
• CMS-13
• 437B
• Revenue Recognition

Tools & Technologies

• CMS Resources
• MediRegs
• Software Applications