Staff Accountant

Myers and Stauffer; Owings Mills (MD); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

Vacation and holidays

401K with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Myers and Stauffer LC, a public accounting and health and human services consulting firm, is seeking an experienced audit professional in Maryland. The role focuses on Medicaid cost report reviews, provider financial analysis, and reimbursement calculations, with on-site audits and research into relevant regulations.

Strong communication, accuracy, and ability to manage multiple deadlines are essential. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in accounting, experience in healthcare auditing, and CPA

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required.
• Experience with health care auditing and data analysis preferred.
• CPA or CPA candidate with public accounting or consulting exposure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review Medicaid provider cost reports.
• Analyze health care provider financial information.
• Perform reimbursement calculations.
• Prepare written documents supporting professional decisions.
• Conduct desk reviews and on-site audits.
• Research billing and reimbursement regulations for Medicaid and other programs.
• Review policies and regulations before auditing.
• Prepare working papers documenting scope and findings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Time management

Healthcare auditing

Policy interpretation

Experience in accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Master's degree in accounting or related field

CPA or CPA candidate

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.)

Job description

Essential Functions and Primary Duties

• Perform reviews of Medicaid provider cost reports
• Analyze health care provider financial information
• Perform reimbursement calculations
• Prepare written documents supporting professional decisions
• Conduct desk reviews and various on-site audits
• Conduct research in order to determine billing and reimbursement compliance with relevant Medicaid or other government program regulations
• Conduct all phases of the audit including planning and research, risk assessment, fieldwork, reporting of findings, and other procedures as required
• Review applicable Federal and State policies and regulations associated with each specific audit type prior to performing the audit
• Prepare working papers to document scope and findings of audit in accordance with Medicaid or other government program regulations and AICPA standards
• Demonstrate excellence in communication skills, data gathering, analysis, reporting, and process improvement
• Maintain security and confidentiality of all protected health information when analyzing material
• Maintain thorough electronic documentation
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in accounting or related field
• CPA or CPA candidate
• Internship or equivalent working experience in accounting or related field
• Experience with health care auditing and data analysis
• Ability to review statutory/regulatory or other policy language and apply requirements
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Well organized with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Effectively multi-task with planning and efficiency
• Must be able to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize assignments
• Proficient use of applicable technology; specifically Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Ability to travel based on client and business needs

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

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ABOUT US

Myers and Stauffer LC is a certified public accounting and health and human services consulting firm, specializing in audit, accounting, data management and consulting services to government-sponsored health care programs (primarily state Medicaid agencies, and the federal Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services). We have 45+ years of experience assisting our government clients with complex health care reimbursement and provider compliance issues, operate 21 offices and have over 900 associates nationwide. At Myers and Stauffer, you will have a career that is rewarding while also supporting our state and federal government health and human service clients that focus on those in need. We are committed to providing our employees with professional growth and development opportunities, a diverse, dynamic, challenging work environment, and a strong and visionary leadership team. Our firm takes pride in the welcoming and collaborative culture we have throughout our offices. We are always willing to discuss potential flexibility that an employee may need to better suit their work-life wellbeing.

What We Offer:

• 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
• 401K 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 our Employee Assistance Program

We understand that changing or learning a new industry can discourage strong candidates from applying. Please do not hesitate to apply, as you may be the right fit for this position or another position we have open.