We are looking for a skilled Payroll Specialist to manage and oversee payroll operations for a growing team in Baytown, Texas. This long-term contract position requires expertise in full-cycle payroll processes and multi-state payroll systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal and state regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong ability to streamline payroll practices while maintaining precise reporting and adherence to organizational policies.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process and validate bi-weekly payroll data, including tax details, direct deposit setups, and updates for new hires and terminations.<br>• Import and review hours from the time and attendance system, handling garnishments, tax levies, and other pay adjustments as needed.<br>• Collaborate with HR to implement payroll best practices that enhance efficiency and align with organizational processes.<br>• Audit payroll entries and employee status changes to ensure accurate payroll execution.<br>• Coordinate with supervisors and managers to verify timely reporting of hours through the Time & Attendance System.<br>• Administer employee garnishments, ensuring proper deductions and remittance to relevant agencies.<br>• Generate and analyze payroll reports using system reporting tools to support organizational needs.<br>• Maintain a thorough understanding of federal and state income tax laws and ensure compliance with all regulations.<br>• Handle discrepancies between payroll data and external carriers, resolving issues promptly and effectively.<br>• Ensure timely completion of government-mandated filings and regulatory compliance requirements.
<p>Our client is seeking an experienced <strong>Medicaid Compliance Specialist</strong> to join their healthcare team. This role focuses on Medicaid billing operations, compliance audits, and reimbursement optimization, with an emphasis on Brightree software. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in Medicaid billing processes, cash applications, adjudications, denials, and write-offs, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency across programs.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Process Medicaid billing using <strong>Brightree software</strong>, including cash applications, denials, adjudications, and write-offs.</li><li>Conduct internal and external Medicaid audits to ensure accuracy, compliance, and optimized reimbursement.</li><li>Develop and maintain systems for tracking administrative reviews, compliance metrics, and corrective action plans.</li><li>Ensure adherence to state contracts, Medicaid regulations, and accreditation standards.</li><li>Support standardized program practices and organizational compliance initiatives.</li><li>Prepare performance and compliance reports for leadership.</li><li>Lead or assist in special projects related to compliance, budgeting, and staffing as needed.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We're on the lookout for an experienced accounting detail oriented to take on the full-time role of Senior Accountant at a growing Insurance company in the Galveston, Texas area. As a Senior Accountant, you will be required to perform financial statement preparation and consolidation, account analysis and reconciliations, cash flow analysis, budgets and forecasting, audit preparation, and internal control maintenance and regulatory reporting. In addition to a strong compensation and benefits package, this position offers a great long-term potential. We are seeking an individual with strong analytical skills that excels working in a challenging and fast-paced work environment while contributing to the continued success of the firm. This Senior Accountant role is with a company in the Insurance field and is located in Galveston, Texas.<br><br>Major responsibilities<br><br>- Prepare financial analysis on trends, performance metrics, benchmarks, etc.<br><br>- Ensure corporate accounting policies, procedures, and controls are followed when working with business partners and be able to provide support on special requests<br><br>- Manage Ad-hoc projects as necessary<br><br>- Adherence to continuously improve the automation of the accounting and reporting process<br><br>- Supply Balance Sheet account reconciliations<br><br>- Provide monthly consolidated P& L and Balance Sheet flux analysis for management reporting<br><br>- Execute monthly accounting close procedures and deliverables (journal entries, reconciliations, reports) in compliance with GAAP<br><br>- Provide assistance in coordinating quarterly reviews and testing with internal and external<br><br>- Engage in various department-wide initiatives
