Junior Auditor

ECCO Select is a talent acquisition and advisory consulting company, specializing in providing people, process and technology solutions for our clients’ needs. We’re the talent behind the technology.

Position Title: Staff Accountant

Location: Kansas City, MO

Job Description:

The Staff Auditor/Accountant will perform reviews of Medicaid provider cost reports, analyze health care provider financial information, perform reimbursement calculations; and prepare written documents supporting professional decisions.

Essential Functions:

• 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

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required.
• Minimum GPA of 3.25 preferred
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred
• Internship or equivalent working experience in accounting or related field preferred
• Experience with health care auditing and data analysis preferred
• 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.)