Healthcare Auditor

Job Description

Staff Accountant/Auditor | Myers & Stauffer

The Tone:
This is an early to mid-career Staff Accountant/Auditor role at Myers & Stauffer, a certified public accounting and consulting firm with over 900 associates operating 21 offices nationwide. The firm specializes in audit, accounting, data management, and consulting services for government-sponsored healthcare programs. This role is crucial for assisting state and federal government health and human service clients, focusing on those in need by addressing complex healthcare reimbursement and provider compliance issues. The company fosters a welcoming and collaborative culture, supporting professional growth and work-life wellbeing.

The TL;DR
• Role: Staff Accountant/Auditor
• Location: In-person Kansas City, MO
• Mission: Analyze healthcare provider financial information, conduct audits, and ensure compliance with government program regulations to support government-sponsored health care programs.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, etc.)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Perform: Perform detailed reviews of Medicaid provider cost reports and analyze health care provider financial information to determine accurate reimbursement calculations.
• Conduct: Conduct all phases of the audit process, including planning and research, risk assessment, fieldwork, and reporting of findings, for both desk reviews and on-site audits.
• Research: Conduct thorough research into applicable Federal and State policies and regulations associated with specific audit types to determine billing and reimbursement compliance for government programs.
• Document: Prepare comprehensive working papers and written documents that support professional decisions, clearly documenting the scope and findings of audits in accordance with Medicaid or other government program regulations and AICPA standards.
• Maintain: Maintain security and confidentiality of all protected health information when analyzing material, and ensure thorough electronic documentation of all work performed.

The Must-Haves
• Background: A Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field is the minimum requirement for this role, which focuses on audit, accounting, and compliance specifically within government-sponsored healthcare programs.
• Experience: Internship or equivalent working experience in accounting or a related field is preferred, with beneficial experience including health care auditing and data analysis, allowing for effective application of statutory/regulatory or policy language.
• Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential, alongside excellent verbal and written communication abilities, and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. The ability to multi-task with planning and efficiency, manage multiple deadlines, and prioritize assignments is also required.
• Bonus: A Master’s degree in accounting or a related field, or holding a CPA certification or actively working as a CPA candidate, is highly preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications, particularly Excel and Word, is expected, as is the ability to travel based on client and business needs.