Position Overview

　　Responsible for preparing Medicare and Medicaid cost reports for long term care facilities. Responsibilities include the complete reporting process beginning with obtaining information from clients to reviewing reports that are finalized by various agencies.  Work includes completing reports to comply with Federal and State government regulations, review complex rate calculation and make estimations of future rates based on complex formulas and current information. Working directly with clients to obtain information, improve relationships, and offer knowledgeable guidance to fit the client's needs.

　　Responsible for the preparing of monthly and year end financials for accounting clients.  Responsibilities include reviewing financials to insure that revenue and expenses are recording accurately and to the correct accounts and month. Includes reporting to the board when applicable.

　　Duties and Responsibilities

　　Review and analyze rates calculated by Federal and State authorities.Process client accounting records into cost report forms using forms and regulations dictated by Federal and State agencies. Assure compliance with accounting standards and operating procedures.Applies accounting theory to account for revenues, expenditures, transfers, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and inventory in accordance with GAAP/GASB to accurately report to outside agencies.Verifies source documents for accuracy, completeness, authorization, and coding, as well as proper application of regulations.Reconciles accounts, initiates corrective actions, and formulates and recommends system and process changes through evaluation, analysis of problems, and application of accounting theory.Assist senior staff in conferring with outside regulators in order to explain accounting policy and processes and resolve accounting discrepancies or disputes associated with filed reports.Review adjustments made by outside auditors or state agencies. Prepares appeals as necessary based on applicable rules and regulations.Other Duties

　　Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of processes and procedures in an effort to improve quality and efficiency.Promote positive relations with clients, partners, vendors, and distributors.Recommend policies and procedures to enhance operations.

　　Minimum Requirements

　　A self-motivated team player with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent professional experience. Experience must demonstrate the ability to analyze complex data and must demonstrate the ability to (1) classify and analyze financial data and records for the purpose of business financial planning; (2) prepare financial statements and reports such as balance sheets and other operating statements; and (3) analyze accounts and accounting relationships that result in complex accounting entries.  Experience working with Excel is a must and experience in Access is desirable.  In order to qualify, you should have a minimum of one-year experience as an accountant working with GAAP, accounts payables, accounts receivable, payroll and reviewing monthly financial statements. Strong computer, analytical, communication and problem solving skills.Ability to train and work with a diverse group of professionals.

　　Essential Skills/Abilities

　　Excellent written and verbal communication skills

　　Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access

　　Organization and planning

　　Problem analysis and problem-solving

　　Team-leadership

　　Formal presentation skills

　　Persuasiveness

　　Adaptability

　　Innovation

　　Judgment

　　Decision-making

　　Stress tolerance

　　Collabora