Healthcare Reimbursement Consultant- Acute Care

• Location: United States, Michigan, Traverse City• Location: United States, Michigan, Southfield• Location: United States, Ohio, ColumbusMake your mark. Our acute care healthcare consulting team focuses on our clients’ critical business needs. Our team works with acute providers including large hospital health systems as well as small community hospitals. Our acute reimbursement practice assists hospitals with a wide array of services including the filing of their Medicare and Medicaid Cost Reports, Medicare DSH optimization, Medicare Wage Index related services, Medical Education reimbursement, and reimbursement optimization strategy. At Plante Moran, we have the privilege of serving clients and providing consultative services as they face challenges and seek new opportunities.What does diversity, equity, and inclusion mean to Plante Moran? It means that all staff members have equitable and fair opportunities to succeed, in an inclusive environment, with their individual, unique identities. Plante Moran enjoys a “Workplace for Your Day” model which, simply put, means we strive for flexibility and balance while staying true to our principally in-person model. We believe that face-to-face interactions are paramount for individual and collective development, but also encourage individuals to work with their supervisor and team to determine their optimal working environment each day.Your roleYour work will include, but not be limited to:• Prepare, review and analyze Medicare and Medicaid cost reports in accordance with Federal and State regulations• Participate in strategic engagements focused on preparation and analysis of Medicare and Medicaid cost reports for acute care clients• Analyze data to optimize various areas of Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement• Consult with clients on strategic and operational decisions based on reimbursement implications• Assist clients with financial analysis related to changes in third-party payor reimbursement regulations and new models of careThe Qualifications.• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. 150 credit hours or Masters in Accounting is highly preferred. CPA is a plus, but not required• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a financial or cost accounting role, preferably in healthcare• Experience in healthcare reimbursement including Medicare, Medicaid and cost reporting is preferred but not required• Strong background in accounting and financial analysis, with the ability to identify variances and identify opportunities to improve processes & procedures• Proficient technical skills, including those required to be proficient with financial accounting and reporting systems and MS Office• Ability to exercise extreme confidentiality and effectively communicate with client personnel• Staff members will be required to have updated immunizations to work onsite at healthcare client sites• Ability to travel approximately 25%Our difference.On the surface, we’re one of the nation’s largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms. But dig a little deeper, and you’ll see what makes us different: we’re a relatively jerk-free firm (hey, nobody ‘s perfect) with a world-class culture, consistent recognition as one of Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For,” and an endless array of opportunities.  At Plante Moran, diversity, equity and inclusion means that all staff members have equitable and fair opportunities to succeed, in an inclusive environment, with their individual, unique identities. So, what are you waiting for? Apply now.Apply now. Make your mark.This is an exempt position, so you may have to work hours that exceed the standard 40-hour work week. Plante Moran is committed to a diverse workplace. We strive to create a culture where each person feels accepted and valued. We believe that each person’s ultimate potential begins with first acknowledging their inherent dignity. When we can recognize — and celebrate — our many human differences, we’re able to create a workplace where all staff feel a sense of belonging and an opportunity to succeed. This allows us to attract and retain the best talent, serve clients through diverse thinking, and better represent and support the various communities in which we live and work. Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Plante Moran maintains a drug-free workplace.Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, with the exception of candidates that are bilingual in Japanese and English. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of Plante Moran.The specific statements above are not intended to be all-inclusive.