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Accounting Assistant - Healthcare Finance
PartTime with Opportunity for FullTime
Schedule: PartTime (20-25 hours/week), with potential to transition to FullTime
Pay rate: $17.00 per hour
Freedom Village is seeking a detailoriented Accounting Assistant with experience in healthcare billing and financial processes to support our accounting team. This role will begin as a parttime position and offers a strong opportunity to transition into a fulltime role based on performance and organizational needs. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and familiar with billing, payer systems, and financial documentation in a healthcare environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable, including healthcarerelated transactions and long-term care related transactions
- Support medical billing processes, including invoicing, payment posting, and adjustments
- Review and reconcile patient billing, insurance payments, and explanations of benefits (EOBs)
- Enter and maintain accurate financial and billing data in accounting and practice management systems
- Reconcile bank statements and selected general ledger accounts
- Assist with monthend close activities
- Prepare and organize invoices, patient billing records, and supporting documentation
- Support payroll preparation and employee expense reporting as needed
- Maintain organized electronic and physical financial records in compliance with healthcare regulations
- Respond to internal billing or accounting inquiries
- Perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, Healthcare Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Experience with healthcare billing, medical billing, or revenue cycle processes
- Basic understanding of accounting principles (GAAP knowledge preferred)
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting or billing software
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Preferred Qualifications
- 1-2 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience in a healthcare setting
- Familiarity with insurance billing, Medicare/Medicaid, and thirdparty payers
- Experience with systems such as PointClickCare,C3Linc, Richter, or similar healthcare billing platforms
- Knowledge of HIPAA compliance related to financial and billing information
- Currently pursuing or planning to pursue a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Healthcare Management
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly pay based on experience
- Flexible parttime schedule
- Handson training and mentorship
- Opportunity to grow into a fulltime role within accounting or finance
- Collaborative, supportive work environment
Path to FullTime
This position is intended to grow into a fulltime role. Candidates who demonstrate strong performance, reliability, and a desire to develop longterm within our organization will be considered for fulltime employment as business needs expand.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your accounting and healthcare billing experience and availability.
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