Accounting Specialist

Purpose: The Accounting Specialist assists the Director of Finance in the areas of eligibility, enrollment, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and other duties as appropriate.

Responsibilities:

Accounting Specialist will perform the following within the time frames indicated below

• Accounts receivable and payable under the direction of the Director of Finance
  • Sending monthly invoices to IPA and NCHIIN Customers
  • Following up on any unpaid balances due at least monthly
  • Posting payments received in Sage at least weekly
  • Maintain timely processing of Accounts Payable
  • Review open accounts payable invoices for payment and submitting for signature and approval.
• Processing Payroll biweekly and managing the following:
  • Payroll tax-related liabilities
  • Workers’ compensation and other payroll-related liabilities, including but not limited to health plan premiums and retirement contributions
  • Wage allocation to appropriate projects and departments
• Bank Reconciliation, including:
  • Daily reconciling all electronic deposits and deductions daily for the IPA General Account
  • Record monthly TCD interest accruals.
  • Reconcile all bank, money market, and TCD accounts monthly with a special focus on claim account checks
• Processing Blue Shield Reimbursable payments and follow up on unreimbursed claims at least once monthly
• Process payments from stop loss; posting in Business Works and sending payments to appropriate health plan
• Priority Care Center Claims and Accounts receivables:
  • Submit Claims weekly in eCW
  • Work closely with PCC clinic manager /other staff person and customer service representative to follow up on outstanding PCC claims.
  • Post PCC payments daily (web payments, ERA, insurance and patient’s payments) in eCW.
  • Monthly reconciliation of PCC HMO capitation-compare list to eCW and update as necessary
  • Receive calls from patients with questions regarding their statement, balance, etc.
  • Run eCW accounts receivable reports and work accounts at least monthly.

Other Projects and Duties – As Assigned

Qualifications:

• Bookkeeping experience
• Medical office or related experience.
• Basic knowledge of CPT, HCPCS and ICD9 coding.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Knowledge of Sage 50 preferred

Characteristics:

• Well organized, detail oriented and efficient.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills with all types of customers and vendors.
• Ability to work with multiple projects and prioritize appropriately to meet deadlines.
• Follows detailed instructions and works with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work well both with others and independently.