James (Matt) Rowell
Tipton,MO
Summary
A dedicated professional with proven strengths in customer service, time management, and trend tracking. Skilled in troubleshooting issues and developing effective solutions. An exceptional communicator, both verbally and in writing, with a solid foundation in fostering positive relationships and achieving goals. Experienced in analyzing documentation, facilitating communication between parties, addressing both routine and complex issues daily, and identifying and resolving concerns while meeting objectives. Proficient in reviewing financial statements to pinpoint errors. Understanding of GAAP and accounting compliance standards. Offers sound judgment and interprets policies and controls. Known for excelling in both collaborative and independently motivated environments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Auditor Supervisor
MO HealthNet - Institutional Reimbursement Unit
11.2022 - Current
- Develop and maintain a working knowledge of policies, procedures, rules, regulations and laws related to the Title XIX program for federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) and rural health clinic (RHCs)
- Develop and maintain a working knowledge of state regulations and the federal State Plan policies and procedures to ensure proper promulgation and approval of the state regulations and state plans necessary to run the state Medicaid Program.
- Research, analyze, develop and implement policy affecting policy and reimbursement for the FQHC and IRHC programs accurately and within specified time frames, including notification of providers.
- Review, approve and ensure the timely and accurate completion of the 37 FQHC facilities and 115 IRHC facilities interim payments, audits and final settlements. Respond to program questions or issues from staff or outside parties.
- Develop accurate fiscal notes related to legislation or regulations and provide to appropriate personnel within specified time frame.
- Provide leadership, direction, support, and serve as a positive role model for employees.
- Handle personnel issues (positive, negative and/or unpleasant) in a timely, professional manner conductive to the situation.
- Complete all performance appraisals and/or exemption requests of staff directly supervised within established procedures and timeframes.
- Review all performance appraisals completed by subordinate supervisors to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to agency procedures and timeframes.
- Identify and implement strategies to remedy performance and/or conduct concerns to allow for professional development.
Auditor
MO HealthNet - Institutional Reimbursement Unit
03.2022 - 11.2022
- Review and process interim payment requests for Independent Rural Health Clinics (IRHCs) and Federally-Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)
- Perform Cost Report audits for 100+ IRHCs using Medicare cost reports to ensure proper payouts/recoupment are properly calculated
- Facilitate strong lines of communication with management to actively present audit findings
- Review State and Federal policies and procedures for updates and/or changes to ensure proper audit procedures and resolve routine issues
- Trace and resolve discrepancies to increase audit accuracy
- Verify proper documentation to maintain compliance with regulatory standards
- Reviewed accounts for discrepancies to properly reconcile differences.
Processing Agent / Analyst
Gibson Insurance Group
12.2013 - 03.2022
- Evaluate risk of operations by supplying most economical selections of crop insurance policies to producers
- Implemented change to map-based reporting for over 800 clients two years before becoming industry standard, increasing reporting accuracy and cost saving to clients
- Research and present areas for business expansion using various GIS software such as Esri ArcGIS, LandGlide, and Google Maps
- Monitor, analyze and present findings for agricultural market, agricultural industry, and agricultural product trends, including row crop and livestock using various statistical software
- Assist in business expanding its book of business from $5.75M to $7.25M.
Military and Veteran Services Student Worker
University of Central Missouri
05.2012 - 01.2013
- Assist in all areas of administrative work including data entry, receptionist duties, file organization, research and development, and departmental budget paperwork
- Gathered information needed for various projects, then compiling and organizing data for easy use
- Assist new and current veteran students in aspects of GI Bill and other veteran benefits including information and paperwork
- Served as student assistant to Office of Military and Veteran Services Director, Coordinator, Student Veterans Organization faculty mentor, and VA Certifying Official.
Squad Leader
1123rd Transportation Company - Arkansas Army National Guard
12.2000 - 12.2011
- Develop and coordinate effective plans to train over 600 soldiers on various combat skills, enhancing their knowledge and effectiveness by incorporating real-life scenarios during pre-deployment to Iraq combat zone
- Improve the quality of training, morale, health, and welfare of 15 assigned soldiers through evaluation, discipline, and immediate guidance
- Plan and coordinate movement of unit security convoys in Iraq
- Supervise over 200 Ugandan Security forces responsible for interior security of a major base in Iraq
- Plan and coordinate movement of approximately 550 American soldiers and assigned equipment, from various bases in Iraq via military air transport to Kuwait
- Maintained 100% accountability of all assigned equipment worth more than $15.5M.
Store Manager
Movie Gallery
05.2006 - 08.2010
- Train, coach, and mentor staff to ensure smooth adoption of new programs
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
- Evaluate personnel in sales or marketing establishments, promoting or dismissing workers when appropriate
- Monitor sales activities to ensure that customers receive satisfactory service and quality goods while maintaining sufficient inventory on hand
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Maintain financial controls including shrink, labor, and operating expenses
- Exceeded company goals with location rated #1 in region four consecutive quarters in overall sales.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MOBachelor of Science - Applied Economics -
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MOSkills
- Business Operations
- Supervision and Leadership
- Financial Records Analysis
- Forecasting Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Conducting Risk Assessments
- Issue and Conflict Resolution
- Effective and Professional Communication
- Team Building
- Critical Thinking and Analysis
- Data Analytics
- Employee Development
Certification
- Show Me Excellence Yellow Belt
- Show Me Excellence White Belt
Timeline
Auditor Supervisor
MO HealthNet - Institutional Reimbursement Unit
11.2022 - Current
Auditor
MO HealthNet - Institutional Reimbursement Unit
03.2022 - 11.2022
Processing Agent / Analyst
Gibson Insurance Group
12.2013 - 03.2022
Military and Veteran Services Student Worker
University of Central Missouri
05.2012 - 01.2013
Store Manager
Movie Gallery
05.2006 - 08.2010
Squad Leader
1123rd Transportation Company - Arkansas Army National Guard
12.2000 - 12.2011
Master of Business Administration -
University of Central Missouri
Bachelor of Science - Applied Economics -
University of Central Missouri