Senior Accountant

Myers and Stauffer LC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Myers and Stauffer LC is seeking a qualified candidate in Kansas City to lead audit engagements and perform healthcare analytics. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in accounting and at least 3 years of experience in healthcare or related fields.

Responsibilities include mentoring staff, analyzing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with Medicaid regulations. The position offers competitive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience in healthcare analytics/auditing, public accounting, or related field.
• Experience with Medicare and Medicaid cost reporting.
• At least 1 year of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagements and review provider cost reports and financial information.
• Perform analyses and audits relating to Medicaid engagements.
• Mentor and train staff accountants.

Skills

Healthcare analytics

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in accounting or related field

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead engagements, review provider cost reports, analyze health‑care provider financial information, and perform reimbursement calculations.
• Independently perform various analyses and audits relating to Medicaid engagements.
• Mentor and train staff accountants.
• Provide quality assurance reviews on audit working papers and reports completed by other team members as well as self‑review.
• Conduct research to determine billing and reimbursement compliance with relevant Medicaid or other government program regulations.
• Coordinate staffing on projects.
• Review applicable Federal and State Medicaid policies and regulations relating to healthcare reimbursement.
• Review working papers to document scope and findings of audit in accordance with Medicaid or other government program regulations and AICPA standards.
• Work with the defined scope of the project.
• Communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of the organization, both internally and externally.
• Maintain security of and confidentiality of all protected health information.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in accounting or related field.
• CPA, or CPA candidate.
• At least 3 years’ experience in healthcare analytics/auditing, public accounting, or related field.
• Experience with Medicare and Medicaid cost reporting.
• At least 1 year of supervisory experience.
• Experience running audit engagements.
• Familiarity with database and report writing.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize assignments.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance along with other competitive employee benefits for eligible associates.
• Vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave and available support resources.
• 401(k) with company matching for eligible employees.
• Tuition reimbursement, referral bonuses, paid volunteer community service time, mentor program, and a variety of other employee programs and perks.
• A combination of technical and leadership development training at each career milestone.
• Up to six counseling sessions per year for eligible employees through the Employee Assistance Program.