Medicaid Auditor – Reimbursement Compliance

Job Description

Staff Accountant – Richmond, VA (Spring 2027) | Myers & Stauffer

The Tone:
This is an early career Staff Accountant role at Myers & Stauffer, located in Richmond, VA, with an expected start in Spring 2027. Myers & Stauffer is a certified public accounting and health and human services consulting firm, operating with over 900 associates nationwide. The firm specializes in audit, accounting, data management, and consulting services for government-sponsored healthcare programs, primarily state Medicaid agencies and the federal Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This role is crucial for assisting government clients with complex healthcare reimbursement and provider compliance issues, ultimately supporting those in need.

The TL;DR
• Role: Staff Accountant / Early Career
• Location: In-person, Richmond, VA

• Mission: Perform reviews and audits of government-sponsored health care programs to ensure billing and reimbursement compliance.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Auditing: Perform reviews of Medicaid provider cost reports and analyze health care provider financial information.
• Compliance: Conduct desk reviews and various on-site audits, including planning, research, risk assessment, fieldwork, and reporting of findings.
• Research: Research and apply relevant Federal and State policies and regulations to determine billing and reimbursement compliance with government program requirements.
• Documentation: Prepare written documents supporting professional decisions and prepare working papers to document the scope and findings of audits in accordance with relevant standards.
• Confidentiality: Maintain security and confidentiality of all protected health information when analyzing material and ensure thorough electronic documentation.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field, providing a foundational understanding of financial principles.
• Experience: Internship or equivalent working experience in accounting or a related field, with experience in health care auditing and data analysis being preferred.
• Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent verbal and written communication abilities, a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel and Word.
• Bonus: A Master’s degree in accounting or a related field, CPA licensure or actively pursuing CPA candidacy, and the ability to travel based on client and business needs.