The position is responsible for payable and receivable functions in the accounting department.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Generates and mails monthly billings for programs.
• Assists with daily deposit as directed.
• Works with programs to retrieve data for accurate and timely billings.
• Sets up new accounts and maintains account for designed programs.
• Enters billing for programs, including charges and payments, in accounting software.
• Prints claim forms and reviews for accuracy.
• Enters and posts programs subsidies, adjustments, and writes off to sub-ledger.
• Reconciles client's preauthorization numbers for assigned accounts.
• Updates client's accounts by closing inactive accounts.
• Prepares, generates, and follows up on insurance claims and denials.
• Provides follow-up on past due accounts by collecting information necessary to re-file claims and contacting appropriate agencies.
• Resolves billing questions and concerns with clients.
• Generates reports on services and rates for budgeting purposes.
• Generates monthly program receivable reports and reviews for accuracy.
• Assists with timely month-end close.
• Follows guidelines of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) in handling and releasing clients' personal information and billing records.
• Represents the Agency professionally and ethically in the community and workplace.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the service population.
• Possesses strong interpersonal, decision-making, problem-solving, oral, and written skills.
• Utilizes basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and other automated systems.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required with three years of related experience.