Cost Accountant

Palmetto GBA

Entry Level Cost Accountant responsible for conducting financial audits for healthcare organization. Analyzing compliance and reporting findings to management team.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeSpringfield • Illinois, South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $21 - $38 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conducts audits of financial, management, and administrative procedures of assigned divisions, providers, departments, and various lines of businesses throughout the organization to ensure compliance
Audits include interviewing key personnel, conducting testing, evaluating internal controls, analyzing financial and management practices, and reviewing relevant documentation
Develops detailed reports on audits conducted including findings and recommendations for improvement
Conducts testing of corrective actions
Conducts special audit studies for management to prevent fraud
Prepares reports of finding and recommendations for management
Assists other auditors to maximize audit efficiency

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's in a job related field
No previous work experience required
Knowledge of the principles and practices of auditing
Ability to analyze and determine the applicability of financial data
Ability to draw conclusions and make appropriate recommendations for analyzed data
Ability to gather information by examining records and documents and interviewing individuals
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work professionally with persons at all levels
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in oral and written form
Ability to handle sensitive matters on a confidential basis
Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Benefits

Comp & perks

Subsidized health plans
Dental and vision coverage
401k retirement savings plan with company match
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations
Education Assistance
Service Recognition
National discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks and more

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Hard Skills & Tools

auditing principlesfinancial analysisinternal controls evaluationreport writingdata analysiscorrective action testingfraud prevention auditing

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillscommunication skillsanalytical skillsconfidentialityrecommendation formulation