Ben Bueche
Montrose,MI
Summary
Dynamic auditor with extensive experience at the State of Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, skilled in GAAP compliance and financial records review. Proven ability to identify discrepancies and enhance processes, demonstrating critical thinking and clear communication. Adept at risk mitigation strategies, ensuring accuracy in provider settlements and audits.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Auditor
State of Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
06.2021 - Current
- Audit at least 4 hospital cost reports per quarter and final settlements to ensure compliance with GAAP and in accordance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS).
- Investigate any discrepancies found and make the necessary corrections before the cost report can be accepted.
- Possess the strong ability to recognize and communicate errors in accounting practices to providers.
- Review and analyze program data (days, costs, charges, and payments) from the paid claims file to ensure data accuracy for use in provider settlements – including Healthy Michigan.
- Audit records to ensure proper program data is used for inclusion into the Hospital Cost Settlement.
- Coordinate with contracted developers and providers to fix problems that may occur with the Facility Settlement (FS) program when utilizing cost report data as part of, and/or while calculating, final settlements.
- Use accounting knowledge to determine appropriate audit adjustments required to prepare final settlements.
- Maintain records and prepare output reports and letters related to settlements.
- Possess the knowledge to identify potential process weaknesses and develop additional controls to address them.
- Prepare and maintain business process documents as required.
Line of Credit Processing Specialist
Celink
07.2019 - 10.2019
- Verified borrower’s reverse mortgage information against the system information and draw request form.
- Completed on average of 90 to 100 draw requests per day.
- Made calls to borrower to verify information from the borrower and discuss account details.
- Created and maintained spreadsheets.
- Investigated red flags on borrower accounts
- Opened and saved PDF’s to file.
Associate
Aflac
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Sold insurance.
- Communicated with businesses and people.
- Followed up with clients.
- Met deadlines appropriately.
Tax Preparer
X-Tax 1 Day Tax Service
12.2018 - 02.2019
- Prepared tax returns.
- Proficient with ATOM tax software
- Communicated with clients as well as coworkers.
- Met deadlines appropriately
Education
BBA - Business Administration
Baker College
Owosso, MI05-2021
Associate Degree - Accounting
Baker College
Flint, MI05-2019
High School Diploma -
Hill McCloy High School
Montrose, MI06-2017
Skills
- Process evaluations
- Risk mitigation strategies
- Balance sheets
- Financial records review
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Clear communication
- Customer service
- GAAP proficiency
Timeline
Auditor
State of Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
06.2021 - Current
Line of Credit Processing Specialist
Celink
07.2019 - 10.2019
Associate
Aflac
06.2019 - 07.2019
Tax Preparer
X-Tax 1 Day Tax Service
12.2018 - 02.2019
BBA - Business Administration
Baker College
Associate Degree - Accounting
Baker College
High School Diploma -
Hill McCloy High School
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