Auditing/Accounting

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

Performs highly advanced desk review work for the Health and Human Services Commission, Financial Services Division, Rate Analysis Department, Cost Report Review Unit. Desk reviews are conducted to ensure compliance with regulations, specific instructions to the cost reports, and the Texas Administrative Code regarding Medicaid and Non-Medicaid Cost Reports. Desk reviews include examining, investigating, and reviewing records, reports, financial statements, information systems, and management practices and involve leading, planning, scheduling, coordinating, conducting, and reporting cost/accountability report results. Work involves, scheduling, coordinating, conducting and reporting the results for desk reviews of cost/accountability reports. Work includes examining, investigating, and reviewing records, reports, financial statements, information systems, and management practices to ensure compliance with regulations, specific instructions to the cost reports, the Texas Administrative Code. Position may also conduct desk reviews for program economy, efficiency and effectiveness; and compliance with legal decisions and departmental rulings. The position may assign or supervise the work of others. This position will assist the Team Leader and Manager V in providing oversight, guidance and assistance to other auditors. Desk Reviews are performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards (as applicable) and agency policies and procedures. Work is performed under the direction of the Team Leader and/or Manager V with limited supervision and considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.    

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

1. EFJ: Provides guidance, and quality control review to FE IIIs in the Cost Report Review Unit (CRRU); makes recommendations and assists in resolving problems within independent desk reviews. Communicates clearly with internal and external stakeholders relevant to the CRRU. Makes recommendations and assists FE IIIs; includes the Team Lead and Manager in all correspondence. The FE IV is equipped to answer questions from FE IIIs with the use of knowledge to know where to research to get answers that may not be readily available.  The FE IV will, at times, need to contact the Program Specialists and/or Rate Analysts within RAD to obtain information needed to help the FE IIIs with completion of their desk review projects. In the absence of the FE V, this position fills in and assumes the responsibilities of the FE V so that day to day operations of the unit can continue. (25%)

2. EJF: Evaluates, assesses, and verifies desk reviews of Medicaid and non-Medicaid Cost / Accountability Reports submitted by contractors/preparers or providers as assigned to Financial Examiner IIIs (FE III) to ensure that they are in accordance with required standards prior to submission to management. Ensures desk reviews are completed on a timely basis and in accordance with Government Auditing Standards (as applicable), Texas Administrative Code and Agency policy and procedures. Reviews the procedure steps performed by others including adding and clearing coaching notes as necessary. Evaluates desk review exceptions to ensure that they are well written and that sufficient and relevant evidence is obtained to support the findings. Verifies the accuracy of records, work papers, and related financial statements; determines proper documentation and adequate procedures; and detects and records discrepancies.  Upon starting a supervisory review, the FE IV assigns their name as Reviewer in the STAIRS database. A review is done to ensure the FE III hours entered in the ARW match the amount entered in STAIRS and that the Reporting Period in the ARW matches the one in STAIRS. Upon reviewing all tasks within the ARW checklist tab and the data entered on all other ARW tabs, the ARW is titled “Final” and saved in the G drive as well as saved in the Upload Center within STAIRS. The FE IV reviewer hours are entered in STAIRS and the status of the project is changed to reflect the audit review being completed and sent to RAD. (40%)

3. EJF: Trains FE IIIs in the use of desk review templates and worksheets as required. Ensures that desk reviews are completed in a timely manner along with other work as assigned by management. (15%)

4. EFJ: Tracks and reports the status of work in the designated project tracking application. Identifies desk review areas of progress, improvement, or concern; makes recommendations; and assists in resolving issues. On a regular daily basis, a report is submitted to the Manager V which shows the projects that the FE IV has performed a supervisory review on. This allows the Manager to update the Project Status Report (PSR) which is used to track the progress of all projects assigned and reviewed by CRRU. (15%)

5. EFJ:  Completes other tasks, assignments, and special projects (field audits) as assigned by the Team Lead, Manager V, or Director II. This position assists the Manager in administrative tasks such as reserving meeting rooms needed for unit meetings. (5%)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

-Knowledge of Government Auditing Standards (as applicable), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

-Knowledge of Texas Administrative Code, applicable rules and regulations; policies and procedures of the Commission; related legislative practices and procedures.

-Knowledge of office management practices, administrative procedures, accounting methods, and accounting systems.

-Skilled in numerical and record analysis, in handling multiple projects and in meeting deadlines.

-Ability to set priorities and to plan, lead, organize, and coordinate work activities for a team.

-Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others.

-Ability to identify problems, to prepare concise reports, to identify problems, evaluate alternatives and make sound decisions.

-Skilled in the use of MS Office Suite; advanced skill level with Microsoft Excel.

-Knowledge of Health and Human Services programs, services, and procedures.

-Ability to interpret and/or develop and implement policies and procedures.

-Skill in interpersonal relationships, teamwork and establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with people at various levels of expertise.

-Ability to manage projects effectively and to produce quality work to meet deadlines.

-Ability to learn and teach complex, detailed concepts.

-Ability to concentrate for extended time-periods on detailed documents or projects.

-Skill in simultaneously managing multiple projects, creating templates, oral presentations, written reports, and meeting tight deadlines.

-Prior knowledge and work history

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION:

None required. Candidates certified/registered as a CPA, CIA, CGAP, CIGA, ACFE, AIGA, CGMA, CISA, and/or CFE are preferred.

Initial Screening Criteria: 

1) Minimum of 5 years full-time experience in auditing.

2) Willing to travel up to 15%.

3) Certification/Registration as a CPA, CIA, CGAP, CIGA, CFE, CGMA, AIGA, ACFE, and/or CISA. (preferred)

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Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans:

Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor’s Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions.

ADA Accommodations:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.

Pre-Employment Checks and Work Eligibility:

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