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Step into a high-impact accounting role supporting one of the largest public healthcare programs in the state! In this advanced-level position, you’ll help manage financial operations for a $9+ billion Medicaid program, ensuring accurate payments to providers and proper handling of millions in receivables. You’ll work with complex accounting functions, operate with a high level of independence, and play a critical role in maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations. If you’re detail-driven and ready to contribute to a mission that directly supports healthcare access statewide, this is an exciting Accounting opportunity to grow your expertise and make a meaningful difference.
Six years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking; ORSix years of full-time experience in any field plus twenty-four semester hours in accounting plus three years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking; ORA bachelor’s degree with twenty-four semester hours in accounting plus three years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking; ORA bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, or statistics plus three years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking; ORAn advanced degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, quantitative methods, or statistics plus two years of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking; ORPossession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license plus one year of experience in accounting, auditing, financial operations, payroll, or banking.EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found
here.
Job Duties:- Responsible for reviewing for accuracy and compliance with applicable laws, policies, and procedures, the records of medical refunds sent to the LDH Recovery Unit and received for disposition by the fiscal intermediary, and posting these records into the Medicaid Escrow Reconciliation System (MERS).
- Researches and compiles information on the claims history of Medicaid recipients required for the accurate disposition of refund checks sent to the Title XIX program. Submits the compiled information to the fiscal intermediary (outside contractor) for the timely disposition of monies received.
- 15% - Receives returned fiscal intermediary checks from the Title XIX providers. The incumbent is responsible for researching and determining the reason for the returned check and determining the action to be taken by the Department.
- Performs a preliminary review of all deposited Title XIX refund checks. Categorizes refunds into various groups and distributes them to the appropriate destination within Payment Management and to the other sections within the department, including but not limited to the LDH Recovery Unit.
- Post refund checks sent to the Title XIX program into MERS and run the report.
- Acts as an internal control measure by reviewing and monitoring, and documenting the signing of the checks issued by the fiscal intermediary to the Medicaid providers participating in the Title XIX program and reporting any discrepancies to the Accountant Manager 1.
- Confers with Title XIX provider, fiscal intermediary personnel, program, and management personnel for the purpose of providing information and assistance in resolving problems regarding Medicaid payments and/or refunds sent to the Title XIX program.
- Receives and sorts incoming mail for the Fiscal Intermediary Control Unit and distributes it to the appropriate Fiscal Intermediary Control Unit personnel.
- Prepares form letters to Medicaid providers requesting additional information on refund checks received to ensure the proper disposition of the monies. Enter new providers in MERS as well as update provider information in MERS.
Position-Specific Details:Location: Office of the Secretary / Fiscal Services / East Baton Rouge Parish
Appointment Type:This position will be filled as aProbationary appointment
Cost Center: 3071050702
Position Number(s): 50407764
Compensation: This position is eligible for the following Special Entrance Rates (SER):
Accountant 4 - $30.35 hr / $2,428.00 bi-weekly
How To Apply:No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
* Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
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Contact Information:
Deanda Thymes
Deanda.Thymes@la.gov
LA Department of Health (LDH)
Division of Human Resources
PO Box 4818
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
225-342-6477
This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.
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LDH is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit a highly productive and diverse workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.
