Senior Accountant
Marcum
Kansas City, MO · Posted May 20, 2026
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About the job
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Essential Functions and Primary Duties
Lead engagements, review provider cost reports, analyze health care provider financial information, and perform reimbursement calculations
Independently perform various analyses and audits relating to Medicaid engagements
Mentor and train staff accountants
Provide quality assurance reviews on audit working papers and reports completed by other team members as well as self-review
Conduct research in order to determine billing and reimbursement compliance with relevant Medicaid or other government program regulations
Coordinate staffing on projects
Review applicable Federal and State Medicaid policies and regulations relating to healthcare reimbursement
Review working papers to document scope and findings of audit in accordance with Medicaid or other government program regulations and AICPA standards
Work with the defined scope of the project
Communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of the organization, both internally and externally
Maintain security of and confidentiality of all protected health information
Additional responsibilities as assigned
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in accounting or related field
CPA, or CPA candidate
3 years' experience in healthcare analytics/auditing, public accounting, or related field
Experience with Medicare and Medicaid cost reporting
1 year of supervisory experience
Experience running audit engagements
Familiarity with database and report writing
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize assignments
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required
Myers and Stauffer LC is a certified public accounting and health and human services consulting firm, specializing in audit, accounting, data management and consulting services to government-sponsored health care programs (primarily state Medicaid agencies, and the federal Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services). We have 45+ years of experience assisting our government clients with complex health care reimbursement and provider compliance issues, operate 21 offices and have over 900 associates nationwide.
At Myers and Stauffer, you will have a career that is rewarding while also supporting our state and federal government health and human service clients that focus on those in need. We are committed to providing our employees with professional growth and development opportunities, a diverse, dynamic, challenging work environment, and a strong and visionary leadership team. Our firm takes pride in the welcoming and collaborative culture we have throughout our offices. We are always willing to discuss potential flexibility that an employee may need to better suit their work-life wellbeing.
What We Offer:
Health, Dental, and Vision insurance along with other competitive employee benefits for eligible associates
Vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays
Paid Parental Leave and available support resources
401K with company matching for eligible employees
Tuition reimbursement, referral bonuses, paid volunteer community service time, mentor program, and a variety of other employee programs and perks
A combination of technical and leadership development training at each career milestone
Up to six counseling sessions per year for eligible employees through our Employee Assistance Program
We understand that changing or learning a new industry can discourage strong candidates from applying. Please do not hesitate to apply, as you may be the right fit for this position or another position we have open.