Senior Consultant – Senior Living - Healthcare Reimbursement

Overview

At Wipfli, people count.

At Wipfli, our people are core to everything we do—the catalyst behind our ability to create exceptional impact and extraordinary results.

We believe in flexibility. We focus on relationships. We encourage each individual to follow their own path.

People truly matter and they feel it. For those looking to make a difference and find a professional home, Wipfli offers a career-defining opportunity.

Job Summary

Responsibilities

Essential Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review Skilled Nursing, Home Health, and Hospice Medicare and Medicaid cost reports.
• Manage Medicare and Medicaid cost report engagements from data collection through filing and submission.
• Analyze reimbursement opportunities and assist clients with Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement optimization strategies.
• Perform reimbursement analyses, forecasting, cost comparison studies, and other healthcare financial consulting engagements.
• Utilize financial statements, general ledger information, statistical data, and reimbursement data to prepare accurate and compliant cost reports.
• Assist clients with cost report audits, allowable cost reporting, new program evaluations, reimbursement analysis, and bad debt recovery initiatives.
• Collaborate with offshore and cross-functional teams to review workpapers, validate data, and meet engagement deadlines.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships through professional communication and high-quality service delivery.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred not required.
• 5+ years experience with cost reports and healthcare reimbursement.
• Proven Excel skills preferred.
• Experience in client relationship development with the ability to maintain relationships by providing optimum client service.
• Ability to work within budgeting and deadline constraints.
• Enjoys working in a team setting.
• Enjoys problem solving.

Alaina Lister, from our recruiting team, will be guiding you through this process. Visit her LinkedIn page to connect!

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Additional Details

Additional Details:

Wipfli is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All candidates will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identify, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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