Accounts Receivable Specialist

New YorkOnsiteFull Time$43,000–$50,000 /yrPosted 4 days ago

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Required skills

Accounts Receivable
Insurance carrier payment posting
electronic and manual
billing
collections
private
government
3rd Party
Self-pay accounts
mathematics

Nice to have

problem accounts
revenue loss
delinquency
past due

Role summary

Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS), a nonprofit human services organization, is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist for its White Plains, NY headquarters. This full-time role is crucial for maintaining efficient and accurate billing and collections. Responsibilities include posting insurance payments, reconciling accounts, resolving denials, tracking open balances, and supporting collection goals. The position requires proficiency in mathematics, accounting, automated billing systems, spreadsheets, and word processing software, with a minimum of three years of experience in medical billing, bookkeeping, or accounting, or an Associate's Degree.

Overview

Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) is an award-winning, nonprofit, nonsectarian human services organization founded in 1943. Today, WJCS is the largest provider of licensed outpatient community behavioral health services and one of the largest human service agencies in Westchester County. Through innovative programs, compassionate care, and a commitment to excellence, we serve more than 20,000 individuals of all ages and backgrounds each year.

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.

Responsibilities

As a valued member of our team, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Posting insurance carrier payments, both electronic and manual.
Reviewing and applying actions related to insurance carriers’ Explanation of Benefits.
Preparing, processing, and completing monthly reconciliation of accounts.
Reviewing and resolving insurance carrier denials.
Assisting with daily and weekly accounts receivable coding.
Reviewing and tracking open balances related to aged accounts.
Collaborating with Finance team members to ensure timely and accurate billing.
Maintaining records and files to support the billing and collection process.
Performing support functions to meet departmental delinquency and past due collection goals, including analyzing, researching and following up on accounts.
Alerting supervisor to problem accounts to prevent loss of revenue and any major issues.

Requirements

We are seeking candidates who possess the following qualifications:

Insurance carrier payment posting: electronic and manual.
Reviewing and applying actions related to insurance carriers EOBs.
Experience in insurance carrier payment posting, explanation of benefits, billing and collections related to private, government, 3rd Party, Self-pay accounts.
Proficiency in mathematics/accounting
Strong computer skills, including familiarity with automated billing systems, spreadsheets, and word processing software
Knowledge of Accounts Receivable systems
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written
An Associates Degree or a High School Diploma with a minimum of three years of experience in medical billing, bookkeeping, or accounting.

What WJCS has to offer you

In addition to meaningful work and a supportive team environment, we offer a competitive benefits package including:

Generous paid time off
Comprehensive Health Benefits, Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and a generous Healthcare Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
Disability and life insurance
403(b) Plan and Agency-Paid Pension Plan
On-Going Professional Training and Development
Employee Assistance Program
Staff appreciation events and employee mental health & wellness initiatives
Tuition, day-care, and personal emergency reimbursements

WJCS INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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