Healthcare Reimbursement; Acute Care) Entry Level Consultant

Consultant, Acute Care Healthcare Consulting

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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.

Your 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 care

The qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field
• CPA preferred
• Knowledge of 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%

This is an exempt position that may require some local, national, and occasional international travel.

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 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.

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.

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 interest in our positions, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States…