InfiCare Technologies
Location
Minnesota | United States
Job description
Seeking an Accounting Specialist with Healthcare experience in St. Louis, MO
Job Title: Accounting Specialist
Location: St. Louis, MO
Duration: Full Time/ Permanent
Job Description:
Under the supervision of the Accounting Manager, the Senior Accounting Assistant will perform accounting and clerical duties in accordance with standard procedures in general accounting. The position is responsible for associated month-end closing duties and reporting for a client population based on client deadlines and will also perform accounts receivable and calculate accruals.
Process Skills:
Verify ACH Credits to Client's bank account & email the analyst. Import and prepare the payment files over to the accounting system-Quick Books to issue payments to the providers (checks & EFTs).
Prepare the Positive Pay files and submit the files to the bank
Research & correct accounting discrepancies (Positive Pay issues, Cleared/Returned checks & EFTs, Stop Pay & Reissue payments & other accounting issues)
Daily reconcile client's account after each check run
Provide monthly reporting after Sarah completes the bank reconciliations and to Corporate Accounting in NJ for their monthly reconciliations
Back up Sarah on the bank reconciliations
Prepare & input accounting journal entries
Assist in identifying & driving best in process improvements & update process documentation
Assess/interpret/support Customer service.
Identifies solutions to requests & problems
Prepare GL Claims reports to 3 clients after their payment files are completed
Prepare 1099s
Prepare Provider's refund checks for deposit and submit refunds to the clients
Perform other ad hoc projects & accounting duties as assigned: Currently supporting St. Louis PEAK Accounting Dept Releasing payments in PaySpan for clients A-M, Posting month-end adjustments in Great Plains for month end recons and reconcile 4 PEAK clients.
Additional Functions:
Assists with the preparation of other reports and analysis as needed
Communicates clearly and concisely, with sensitivity to the needs of others
Maintains courteous, helpful and professional behavior on the job; displays a willingness and ability to be responsive in a warm and caring manner to all customer groups; consistently cooperates and supports organization in problem solving issues; ensures customer satisfaction; will support the success of the entire team; establishes and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers
Follows all Policies and Procedures and HIPAA regulations
Maintains a safe working environment
Maintains the confidentiality of all company procedures, results, and information about participants, clients, providers and employees
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers
Participates in any required training sessions/seminars
Serves as a champion for the 32 Fundamentals
Participates in special projects as requested
Behavioral Skills :
Detail-oriented with ability to focus for extended periods
Ability to work independently, seeking supervision as needed
Ability to communicate professionally, clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing
Ability to have superior attendance to effectively fulfill all functions of the position
Ability to independently follow through on assigned tasks, without prompting
Ability to prioritize effectively
Ability to multitask
Certification:
Education/Experience Educational requirements include a High School Diploma. Associate Degree in Accounting is helpful
Two years of accounting-related experience is required, and prior healthcare accounting experience is preferred.
A/R & A/P experience in a medical environment is strongly preferred.
Intermediate, current skills in Excel are required to effectively perform this role. Recent experience using pivot tables and formulas is required; candidates may be asked to demonstrate Excel skills during the interview process.
Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers and clients
Skilled in problem resolution; recommends suggestions to increase accuracy and/or efficiency
Skills
PRIMARY COMPETENCY : Healthcare PRIMARY SKILL : Healthcare-Accounting PRIMARY SKILL PERCENTAGE : 100Job tags
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