Reimbursement Analyst

General Purpose

The Reimbursement Analyst is responsible for preparing cost report schedules for filing, providing audit support, and responding to cost reporting inquiries.

This role involves performing detailed analysis of costs and accounts to ensure proper costs are recorded in the correct cost centers.

The ideal candidate should possess a strong accounting background, be organized, and have the ability to work independently.

Strong Excel skills are preferred, and the ability to work under pressure and perform many routine tasks is essential.

Essential Duties


* Prepare Medicare and Medicaid cost report schedules for input into the cost report templates


* Input all information into the cost report templates and software for filing


* Perform detailed analysis of accounts to ensure proper costs are recorded in the correct cost centers


* Respond to cost report audits by providing all documentation requested by the auditor, including invoices, journal entry backup, and other items as requested


* Communicate with managers, coworkers, and facility personnel regarding documentation for cost reports and audits


* Assist with Medicare/Medicaid bad debt analysis for accounting, cost reporting, and audit purposes


* Reconcile general ledger accounts associated with cost reporting


* Work independently and be deadline-oriented to complete assignments and meet required deadlines for filing cost reports and responding to auditors.

Qualification

Education and/or Experience


* Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.


* Strong accounting background.


* Excellent analytical and communication skills.


* Extensive knowledge of reimbursement policies and procedures.


* Strong Excel skills.


* Ability to work independently and under pressure.


* Experience in a finance role preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations


* Proficient in Microsoft Suites.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Prolonged use of a desktop or laptop computer.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand; walk and talk, read or hear.

Frequent use of all office related equipment to include; copier/scanner/fax, telephone, and calculator.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is...