Financial Examiner II

Date:
Aug 21, 2026

Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Functional

Title:

Financial Examiner II
Job Title: Financial Examiner II
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: HHSC & HHS Rate Analysis LTC
Posting Number: 20398
Closing Date: 10/20/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Business and Financial Operations
Salary Range: $4,020.33 - $6,335.66
Pay Frequency: Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-19
Shift: Day

Additional Shift Telework:
Eligible for Telework Travel: Up to 5%
Regular/Temporary: Regular Full Time/Part Time: Full time FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

Facility

Location:


Job Location City: AUSTIN Job Location Address: 4601 W GUADALUPE ST

Other Locations:
MOS Codes: ,A,70C,36B,65FX,65WX,6F0X1,F&S,FIN
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Brief Job Description The Financial Examiner II position serves an integral function within the Provider Finance Department (PFD) by performing routine (journey-level) financial examinations of financial compliance reports. The Financial Examiner II position may also complete financial examinations of cost reports. The examinations are conducted to ensure the accuracy and reasonableness of cost and statistical data that is utilized to support established reimbursement rate methodologies, cost determination, and payment adequacy evaluations for certain Medicaid and non-Medicaid services.

Financial examinations are performed in accordance with the Texas Administrative Code, program specific cost report instructions, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and state and federal regulations. A financial examination includes reviewing certain Medicaid and non-Medicaid contracted providers’ submitted reports and supporting documentation, which may include the contracted providers’ trial balance, general ledger, allocation worksheets, payroll data, and other documentation. The Financial Examiner may contact the contracted provider to request clarification and additional information/supporting documentation, as applicable.

The examination process involves the following activities: planning, scheduling, coordinating, conducting, and reporting results of the examination. Work is performed with moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

• Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
• EJF:
  Performs financial examinations of financial compliance and cost reports submitted by contracted providers, to include financial data, statistical data, and supporting documentation. Financial examinations are completed in accordance with department policies and procedures and within assigned time frames. (55%)
• EJF:
  Manages workload by planning and organizing to ensure that the required number of financial examinations are completed within PFD established deadlines. (25%)
• EJF:
  Communicates with contracted providers, financial contacts, and/or cost report preparers to request clarifying information or supporting documentation related to reported financial and statistical data. Communicate with agency staff or others on the examination process. Prepares and issues reports, correspondence, and deliverables in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with required professional standards. (15%)
• EJF:
  Completes additional or special projects as assigned by the Manager or Director. (5%)

• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Texas Administrative Code and applicable rules and regulations.
• Office management practices, administrative procedures, accounting methods, and…