Staff Accountant: Healthcare & Government Audits

ECCO Select Corporation; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ECCO Select Corporation seeks a Staff Accountant to support healthcare and government program engagements by reviewing provider financial information, performing reimbursement calculations, and conducting audits. You will prepare clear documentation of findings and apply relevant accounting and regulatory standards.

Key duties include reviewing cost reports, analyzing data for accuracy, and participating in audits from planning through reporting.

Qualifications

• Associates in Accounting or a closely related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to review, interpret, and apply statutory, regulatory, and policy requirements.
• Strong organizational skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and prioritize competing deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.
• Ability to travel based on client and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Review Medicaid provider cost reports and related financial information.
• Analyze healthcare provider financial data for accuracy, reasonableness, and compliance.
• Perform reimbursement calculations in accordance with applicable Medicaid and government program requirements.
• Conduct desk reviews and participate in on-site audits as required.
• Perform all phases of assigned audits, including planning and research, risk assessment, fieldwork, development of findings, and reporting.
• Conduct research to determine billing and reimbursement compliance with relevant Medicaid, federal, state, and other government program regulations.
• Review and interpret applicable federal and state policies, regulations, and guidance before and during each audit engagement.
• Prepare audit workpapers documenting procedures performed, scope, conclusions, and findings.
• Maintain workpapers in accordance with applicable Medicaid or government program requirements and relevant professional standards, including AICPA standards.
• Prepare written documentation supporting professional judgments, findings, and recommendations.
• Gather, organize, analyze, and report financial and operational information accurately.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, documentation, and analytical approaches.
• Maintain complete and accurate electronic documentation of work performed.
• Protect the security and confidentiality of protected health information and other sensitive information.
• Manage multiple assignments, priorities, and deadlines effectively.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Analytical

Problem-solving

Written comm

Verbal comm

Regulatory interpretation

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Excel

Word

Education

Associate's degree in Accounting

Master's degree in Accounting

CPA or CPA candidate

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

ECCO Select Corporation seeks a Staff Accountant to support healthcare and government program engagements by reviewing provider financial information, performing reimbursement calculations, and conducting audits. You will prepare clear documentation of findings and apply relevant accounting and regulatory standards.

Key duties include reviewing cost reports, analyzing data for accuracy, and participating in audits from planning through reporting.