Accounting Specialist

$16.00 per hour - Full Time

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Accounting Specialist

JOB SUMMARY:

The individual in this role is responsible for providing overall support to the accounting team reporting directly to the Accounting/Finance Manager under the supervisor of the senior accountant. The Accounting Specialist will be responsible for accurately billing and processing claims, resolving billing discrepancies, and ensuring timely reimbursement from payers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Track all charges, payments and credits for families as well as run automated billing through the billing system.

  • Send out monthly electronic and paper statements. Monitor client accounts for non-payments, balances, billing errors.

  • Post third party payments to participant accounts.

  • Create, process and bill Medicaid electronic claims.

  • Verifies completeness and accuracy of all Medicaid claims prior to submission, ensure all claims are submitted with a goal of zero errors.

  • Utilize monthly aging accounts receivable reports to follow up on unpaid claims aged over 30 days.

  • Key invoices into the Accounts Payable system.

  • Assist with general accounting functions.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.

  • 2 years of experience in a similar role.

  • Strong critical thinking skills, using logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions to problems.

  • Must be a self-starter, detail-oriented, highly organized and reliable.

  • Ability to multi-task.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office.

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

BENEFITS:

Full-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

  • Medical Insurance with company contribution

  • Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, STD, LTD

  • 403(b) with excellent company match

  • Paid time off (vacation, sick, floating holidays)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k) 3% Match

  • Dental insurance

  • Health insurance

  • Life insurance

  • Paid time off

  • Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

  • Office

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

  • Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

  • Columbus, GA 31909 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Columbus, GA 31909: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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