Government Audit Supervisor- Medicare Cost Report

Position Purpose:

Responsible for supervising the receipt, review, and settlement of the Medicare cost report, ensuring all Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) requirements are met throughout the process.

Location: This position is to be fully on-site in either Springfield, IL or Columbia, SC, however this is also open to fully W@H for highly qualified candidates.

Logistics: CGS (cgsadmin.com)- One of BlueCross BlueShield's SC subsidiary companies.

What You'll Do:

• Perform supervisory review of all audit work papers completed by the team to ensure all work conforms to CMS and other government auditing standards
• Perform supervisory review of all cost report acceptances and desk reviews to ensure timeliness requirements are met and all CMS standards are adhered to.
• Plan, monitor, and budget all work assigned for the team, and evaluate and reports results.
• Perform supervisory review of all settlement packages ensuring product meets all CMS standards.
• Assist in developing the audit staff by providing on-the-job training as well as preparing and presenting formal staff training sessions.
• Research issues and responds to provider and CMS requests in a timely manner.

To Qualify for This Position, You'll Need:

Required Education:

• Bachelor's in a job-related field.

Required Work Experience:

• 5 years auditing or accounting experience including 1 year in a leadership role or equivalent military experience in grade E4 or above.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of cost accounting standards and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Knowledge and use of auditing standards and statistical sampling techniques.
• Good planning, organization, and human relations skills.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of auditing.
• Ability to analyze and determine the applicability of financial data.
• Ability to gather information by examining records and documents and to interview individuals.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work professionally with persons at all levels.
• Ability 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.
• Ability to make presentations and apply critical thinking skills.
• Knowledge of provider reimbursement review board.
• Ability to interpret and implement changes to Medicare program.
• Thorough understanding of Uniform Contractor Evaluation Program guidelines.
• Ability to adapt to changing environment.
• Strong planning skills with the ability to makes sound decisions.

Required Software and Tools:

• Microsoft Office.

What we Prefer You Have:

• A minimum of 5 Years Medicare Cost Report experience.

Preferred Licenses and Certificates:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA).

Our comprehensive benefits package includes the following:

We offer our employees great benefits and rewards. You will be eligible to participate in the benefits the first of the month following 28 days of employment.

• Subsidized health plans, dental and vision coverage

• 401K retirement savings plan with company match

• Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations

• Tuition Assistance

• Service Recognition

• Employee Assistance

• Discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks and more

What We Can Do for You:

We understand the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and strive to be an employer where employees across all spectrums have the opportunity to develop their skills, advance their careers and contribute their unique abilities to the growth of our company.

What to Expect Next:

After submitting your application, our recruiting team members will review your resume to ensure you meet the qualifications. This may include a brief telephone interview or email communication with our recruiter to verify resume specifics and salary requirements. Management will conduct interviews with those candidates who qualify, with prioritization given to those candidates who demonstrate the required qualifications.