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Apexanalytix

Audit Support Analyst

Greensboro, NC · On-site

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As of Jul 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for recovery audit in the United States is $120,236.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $104,000.00 and $136,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Recovery Audit professional, you need a strong background in finance, accounting, data analysis, and attention to detail, often supported by a degree in accounting or a related field. Familiarity with recovery audit software, spreadsheets, and ERP financial systems such as SAP or Oracle is typically required, and certifications like Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) can be advantageous. Strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities help build relationships with clients and internal teams while identifying discrepancies. These skills and qualities are vital to ensuring accurate financial recoveries, maintaining compliance, and maximizing organizational profitability.

What is a Recovery Audit job?

A Recovery Audit job involves reviewing financial transactions, payments, and invoices to identify overpayments, duplicate payments, or billing errors. Professionals in this role analyze financial records, reconcile accounts, and ensure compliance with contracts and regulations. They work to recover lost funds for organizations by identifying discrepancies and initiating corrective actions. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of financial systems and auditing processes. Recovery audit professionals often collaborate with finance teams, vendors, and clients to resolve payment issues efficiently.

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A Recovery Audit professional spends much of their day reviewing transactions, invoices, contracts, and vendor records to identify errors and recover lost revenue. They analyze large data sets, document findings, prepare detailed audit reports, and communicate with both internal departments and external vendors to resolve discrepancies. Additionally, they may participate in process improvement initiatives to help prevent future errors. Collaboration with procurement, accounts payable, and management teams is common, and the role often requires balancing independent analytical work with teamwork to drive successful audit outcomes.

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Government Audit Recovery Specialist

Government Audit Recovery Specialist

Adecco

Costa Mesa, CA • On-site

$25 - $35/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

Adecco Healthcare is working with our client in Costa Mesa, CA to hire an on-site Government Audit Recovery Specialist for a temporary assignment.

Type: Temp/Contract

Hours: Monday - Friday 8a-5p

Pay Range: $25-$35/hour - DOE

Responsibilities Include:

The Government Recovery Specialist performs duties associated with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) program and other government regulatory and enforcement agency audits for documentation and billing compliance including:

  • - data entry

  • - processing of mail

  • - preparation of audit information

  • - correspondence with government contractors as needed

  • - responsible for responding to correspondence from Government Agencies related to Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC), Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC), Targeted Provider Education (TPE), Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT), Office of Inspector General (OIG), Quality Improvement Organizations (QIO) and other Medicaid, Medi-Cal regulatory auditing body for pre and post payment audits

Requirements Include:

  • - HS Diploma or GED

  • -A fundamental understanding of the RAC program and other audits for documentation and billing compliance

  • • 3 years of Medicare billing experience in billing, follow up, in an acute care setting
    • Experience working on complex projects
    • 1-3 years of experience in healthcare acute setting regulatory audits and appeals
    • Experience with and understanding of CMS billing, payment and reimbursement methodologies
    • Knowledge of privacy regulations, security regulations, release of information, CMS rules and regulations
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)

Preferred Requirements Include:

• 5 years of experience or more in an acute setting
• 3 years of experience in healthcare acute setting regulatory audits and appeals
• Experience working on government, Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC), Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC), Targeted Provider Education (TPE), Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT), Office of Inspector General (OIG), and other Medicaid, Medi-Cal and other regulatory audits
• 5 years of experience in Medicare billing, follow up, appeals
• Knowledge of utilization management process, coding, medical necessity criteria

Why work for Adecco?

· Weekly Pay

· 401(k) Plan

· Skills Training

· Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits


Pay Details: $25.00 to $35.00 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
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Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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