Accounts Receivable Specialist

Job description

<div><p style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;' data-pasted="true"><strong><u>Overview:</u></strong></p><h1 style='margin:0in;font-size:17px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-weight:bold;'><span style="font-size:16px;font-weight:normal;">WJCS is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our team at our headquarters in White Plains, NY. This full-time position is essential to maintaining the efficiency and accuracy of our billing and collections processes. The salary range is $43,000-$50,000.</span></h1><p style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;'><br></p><p style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;'><br></p><p style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;'><strong><u>Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><p style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;'>As a valued member of our team, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:</p><ul style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;" type="disc"><li style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'>Posting insurance carrier payments, both electronic and manual.</li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'>Reviewing and applying actions related to insurance carriers’ Explanation of Benefits.</li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'>Preparing, processing, and completing monthly reconciliation of accounts.</li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'>Reviewing and resolving insurance carrier denials.</li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'>Assisting with daily and weekly accounts receivable coding.</li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'>Reviewing and tracking open balances related to aged accounts.</li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'>Collaborating with Finance team members to ensure timely and accurate billing.</li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'>Maintaining records and files to support the billing and collection process.</li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'>Performing support functions to meet departmental delinquency and past due collection goals, including analyzing, researching and following up on accounts.</li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'>Alerting supervisor to problem accounts to prevent loss of revenue and any major issues.</li></ul><p style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:.5in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;'><br></p><p style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:.25in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;'><strong> </strong></p><p style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;'><strong><u>Requirements:</u></strong></p><p style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;'>We are seeking candidates who possess the following qualifications:</p><ul style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;" type="disc"><li style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'>Insurance carrier payment posting: electronic and manual.</li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'>Reviewing and applying actions related to insurance carriers EOBs.</li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'>Experience in insurance carrier payment posting, explanation of benefits, billing and collections related to private, government, 3rd Party, Self-pay accounts.</li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'>Proficiency in mathematics/accounting </li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'>Strong computer skills, including familiarity with automated billing systems, spreadsheets, and word processing software</li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'>Knowledge of Accounts Receivable systems</li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'>Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel</li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'>Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written</li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'>An Associates Degree or a High School Diploma with a minimum of three years of experience in medical billing, bookkeeping, or accounting.</li></ul><p style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;text-align:justify;background:white;'><br></p><p style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;text-align:justify;background:white;'><br></p><p style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;text-align:justify;background:white;'><br></p><p style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;text-align:justify;background:white;'><strong><u><span style="color:black;background:white;">What WJCS has to offer you:</span></u></strong></p><p style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;text-align:justify;background:white;'><span style="color:black;">In addition to meaningful work and a supportive team environment, we offer a competitive benefits package including:</span></p><ul style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;" type="disc"><li style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'>Generous paid time off</li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'>Comprehensive Health Benefits, Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and a generous Healthcare Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)</li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'>Disability and life insurance</li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'>403(b) Plan and Agency-Paid Pension Plan</li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'>On-Going Professional Training and Development</li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'>Employee Assistance Program</li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'>Staff appreciation events and employee mental health & wellness initiatives</li><li style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;'>Tuition, day-care, and personal emergency reimbursements</li></ul><p style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;'><strong> </strong></p><p style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;'><strong> </strong></p><p style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;text-align:center;'><strong> </strong></p><p style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;margin:0in;text-align:center;'><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:white;'>WJCS INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER</span></strong></p></div>