Staff Accountant

Staff AccountantAdvantage 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 reportsAnalyze health care provider financial informationPerform reimbursement calculationsPrepare written documents supporting professional decisionsConduct desk reviews and various on-site auditsConduct research in order to determine billing and reimbursement compliance with relevant Medicaid or other government program regulationsConduct all phases of the audit including planning and research, risk assessment, fieldwork, reporting of findings, and other procedures as requiredReview applicable Federal and State policies and regulations associated with each specific audit type prior to performing the auditPrepare working papers to document scope and findings of audit in accordance with Medicaid or other government program regulations and AICPA standardsDemonstrate excellence in communication skills, data gathering, analysis, reporting, and process improvementMaintain security and confidentiality of all protected health information when analyzing materialMaintain thorough electronic documentationAdditional responsibilities as assignedPreferred 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 fieldExperience with health care auditing and data analysisAbility to review statutory/regulatory or other policy language and apply requirementsStrong analytical and problem solving skillsStrong verbal and written communication skillsWell organized with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detailEffectively multi-task with planning and efficiencyMust be able to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize assignmentsProficient use of applicable technology; specifically Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, etc.)Ability to travel based on client and business needsMinimum Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field