Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Advantage Tech is searching for a Staff Accountant to take on a contract for one of its clients based out of Kansas City, MO.

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 (nice to have)

• CPA or CPA candidate (nice to have)

• 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