Medicaid Auditor

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Myers & Stauffer

The Tone:
This is an early career Staff Accountant position at Myers & Stauffer, a certified public accounting and consulting firm. The company is a 900+ person organization specializing in audit, accounting, data management, and consulting services for government-sponsored health care programs, including state Medicaid agencies and the federal Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This role is crucial for supporting state and federal government health and human service clients, focusing on those in need by ensuring billing and reimbursement compliance with relevant regulations.

The TL;DR
• Role: Staff Accountant / Early Career
• Mission: This role ensures health care providers comply with government program regulations through audits and financial analysis, supporting effective government-sponsored health care.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Report Review: Perform comprehensive reviews of Medicaid provider cost reports and analyze health care provider financial information.
• Audit Execution: Conduct all phases of audits, including planning, research, risk assessment, fieldwork, and reporting of findings, to determine billing and reimbursement compliance.
• Regulatory Application: Research and review applicable Federal and State policies and regulations associated with each audit type, then apply these requirements to compliance assessments.
• Documentation: Prepare working papers to thoroughly document the scope and findings of audits, adhering to Medicaid or other government program regulations and AICPA standards.
• Decision Support: Prepare written documents that articulate and support professional decisions, while maintaining security and confidentiality of all protected health information.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field. This position is suited for early-career professionals.
• Experience: Internship or equivalent working experience in accounting or a related field.
• Skills:
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data gathering skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply statutory/regulatory or other policy language.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Well-organized with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Bonus:
• Master’s degree in accounting or related field.
• CPA or CPA candidate.
• Experience with health care auditing and data analysis.
• Ability to travel based on client and business needs.