Overview

Full Time Account Specialist l Monday - Friday, 40 hours/week l No weekends and no Holidays

Ecumen Lakeshore is hiring an Account Specialist. The Ecumen Lakeshore community includes 100 independent living and 40 assisted living apartment homes, 20 additional residences for seniors requiring memory care services as well as short-term rehab and post-hospital care private rooms to care for up to 60 patients along the picturesque shore of Lake Superior in Duluth, Minnesota.

Ecumen Overview

Ecumen is an industry leader dedicated to advocating for older adults by providing housing choices, compassionate healthcare, and innovative services. For 160 years Ecumen has cared for those in need. Now, as Minnesota’s 8th largest senior living provider, we continue to advocate for those we serve.

Join a team where you can make a difference in advancing our mission to serve our older adults, while we commit to creating a place where everyone belongs.

Responsibilities

The Account Specialist is responsible for the prompt and accurate processing of all functions related to accounts payable and/or receivables.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

Meets with new admissions and/or responsible parties to establish relationships, gather financial information and obtain signatures on appropriate forms in accordance with Ecumen standards. Will maintain availability as a resource for residents and families. Maintains and updates information received on resident billing accounts.

Responsible for billing, insurance reimbursements and collections, including ancillary programs. Ensures aged receivables are within Ecumen standards. Deposits are made and posted in a timely manner. Completes cash recaps for each deposit and reconciles general ledger revenue accounts monthly.

Prepares accounts payable invoices for weekly payments and balances weekly batches of invoices for transmission and payment based on appropriate due dates in accordance with Ecumen procedures.

Prepares financial and statistical reports for the State of Minnesota, Ecumen and other departments.

Manages and reconciles ledgers, reports, resident trust funds, petty cash and other accounts.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Account Specialist

Minimum Required Qualifications: 

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of one year of related experience
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing effectively

• Ability to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to: Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, HIPAA, Resident’s Bill of Rights, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, OSHA, Right to know, SDS, ADA, HUD Policy and Procedures, Fair Housing laws and regulations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates Degree or higher
• Healthcare financial experience 
• Senior Care Experience
• Proficient using a computer and with the Microsoft Suite

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ecumen is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We participate in E-Verify.