Lead Auditor, Medicare Cost Report

Description

Logistics :

This position is full-time (40-hours / week) Monday-Friday working a flexible eight-hour schedule between the hours of 7 : 00am - 6 : 30pm remote within the United States.

What You’ll Do :

• Independently and objectively helps plan and execute audits in accordance with professional auditing standards.
• Performs or supports audits focused primarily on operational controls, asset safeguarding, and compliance with procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Functions as in-charge auditor of the most complex audit reviews and / or cost reports.
• May conduct reviews of account reconciliations performed by various financial areas.
• Identifies and analyzes related key processes, systems, and controls to determine effectiveness.
• Communicates audit status and results to management, with emphasis on discussing deficiencies and recommending corrective actions.
• Prepares formal written work papers and reports, documenting audit work performed and expressing conclusion.
• Assesses desk reviews performed by subordinate auditors to ensure that quality audit work is performed and on-the-job training is provided as necessary.
• Assists in ensuring that all assigned audits are completed and reviewed in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards and, Government Auditing Standards.
• Directs the day-to-day efforts of assigned audit staff by reviewing and planning assignments, training, and providing leadership and guidance.
• Assists in the development and revision of work instructions, forms, and procedures.
• Broadens and maintains working knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and procedures through self-study programs, on-the-job training, attending seminars and network association’s formal training programs.
• Communicates with internal and external areas as necessary to ensure efficient completion of assigned tasks.
• Work environment : Typical office environment. Out of town travel may be required. (Remote Position)

To Qualify for This Position, You’ll Need :

• Bachelor’s Degree Accounting or Finance (must have 12 semester hours of accounting and / or Finance).
• Seven years (Medicare) auditing or accounting experience with one-year leading audits.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of auditing.
• Ability to analyze and determine the applicability of financial data, to draw conclusions and make appropriate recommendations.
• Ability to gather information by examining records and documents and to interview individuals concerning those records.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work professionally with persons at all levels, and to maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in oral and written form.
• Ability to handle sensitive matters on a confidential basis.
• Knowledge of cost accounting standards and General Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Knowledge and use of auditing standards and statistical sampling techniques.
• Good planning and organization skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.

We Prefer That You Have :

• Experience training new or inexperienced auditors.
• Certified Internal Audit (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
• Advanced Excel experience and knowledge.
• Proficient in Adobe.
• HFS (Health Financial Systems) experience.

What Blue Can Do For You :

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Subsidized health plans and free vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Paid annual leave the longer you work here, the more you earn
• Nine paid holidays
• On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations
• Wellness programs and a healthy lifestyle premium discount
• Tuition assistance
• Service recognition
30+ days ago