Lead Auditor, Medicare Cost Report
BlueCross BlueShield of South CarolinaAlabama30+ days ago
Job type
- Full-time
Job descriptionBachelor’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. 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. 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
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)
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