Accounts Receivable Specialist

Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the company's accounts receivable processes, ensuring accurate and timely collection of payments, and maintaining strong relationships with clients. This role requires a solid understanding of accounting principles, financial software, and excellent communication skills to support our organization’s revenue cycle management and financial health.

Duties

• Manage and process incoming payments via various channels, including checks, electronic transfers, and credit card transactions.
• Reconcile accounts receivable ledger to ensure all payments are accurately posted and discrepancies are resolved promptly.
• Prepare and send invoices in accordance with contractual terms using accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, or PeopleSoft.
• Follow up on overdue accounts through effective negotiation and customer service techniques to facilitate timely collections.
• Maintain detailed records of transactions, adjustments, and correspondence related to accounts receivable activities.
• Perform account analysis to identify trends or issues impacting receivables and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist with month-end closing activities, including journal entries related to revenue recognition and account reconciliation.
• Support compliance with SOX controls and GAAP standards in all financial processes.
• Collaborate with other departments such as billing, collections, and customer service to ensure smooth revenue cycle operations.
• Handle medical billing tasks including CPT coding, ICD-10 coding, and medical terminology when applicable.

Skills

• Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, PeopleSoft, or similar financial systems.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, SOX compliance, and corporate accounting principles.
• Experience with accounts receivable management, account reconciliation, and revenue cycle management.
• Knowledge of medical billing procedures including CPT coding, ICD-10 coding, and medical terminology preferred.
• Excellent data entry skills with high accuracy (10 key typing).
• Strong analytical skills for account analysis and problem resolution.
• Effective negotiation skills combined with excellent phone etiquette for customer interactions.
• Familiarity with governmental accounting standards or non-profit accounting is a plus.
• Ability to interpret financial concepts such as debits & credits, journal entries, double entry bookkeeping, and analysis of financial statements.
• Experience in handling accounts payable is advantageous but not required. This role offers an opportunity to work within a dynamic finance team where attention to detail, technical expertise in accounting software, and strong communication skills are highly valued for success in managing the organization’s financial health.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $24.46 - $29.46 per hour

Expected hours: 32 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $29