What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Office Manager position at The Pearl of Fort Mill?
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, healthcare administration, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum 2–3 years of experience in a business office, financial, or administrative role, preferably in healthcare, senior living, or assisted living settings.
- Demonstrated experience managing accounts payable, invoicing, and expense tracking.
- Proven experience with payroll processing and working knowledge of timekeeping systems.
- Knowledge of resident billing, accounts receivable (A/R), and collections practices, including posting payments and professionally communicating with residents/families about account status.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.
- Proficient with computers and software, including Microsoft Office (especially Excel), Outlook, and accounting/billing systems commonly used in senior living environments.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism handling sensitive financial and employee information.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills — comfortable making respectful collection calls and communicating billing details to residents and families.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a multidisciplinary leadership team.
RESPONSIBILITIES – Included but not limited to:
Accounts Payable & Financial Administration
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all accounts payable (AP) functions for the community.
- Track, receive, organize, and follow up on invoices from vendors, contractors, utilities, and service providers.
- Proactively pursue missing or delayed invoices to ensure timely processing.
- Review invoices for accuracy, proper approvals, and correct coding prior to submission.
- Process invoices accurately and timely in the company’s AP system.
- Maintain an invoice tracking system to ensure all expenses are captured each month.
- Reconcile invoices monthly to confirm expenses are complete, accurate, and properly recorded.
- Coordinate with leadership and regional teams to resolve invoice discrepancies.
- Monitor recurring expenses and identify unusual charges or trends.
- Ensure AP deadlines and month-end close requirements are consistently met.
Payroll & Human Resources Support
- Process and submit payroll accurately and on time in accordance with company policies.
- Review timecards and collaborate with department leaders to resolve discrepancies and occasionally support scheduling tasks as needed.
- Serve as a resource for staff regarding payroll-related and benefits questions.
- Assist with HR administrative functions, including employee files, documentation, supports policy/workplace expectations, to include reporting/investigation support and compliance tracking.
- Support onboarding and offboarding processes in coordination with leadership and HR.
- Maintain confidentiality and compliance with all employment-related regulations.
New Hire Orientation & Onboarding
- Coordinate and complete new hire orientation for all incoming team members.
- Ensure onboarding paperwork, acknowledgements, and required documentation are completed accurately and in accordance with company and state standards.
- Introduce new team members to company culture, policies, and operational expectations.
- Serve as a welcoming first point of contact for new team members.
- Ambassador of company core values and culture
Resident Billing & Admissions Support
- Manage resident billing, invoicing, and payment tracking in accordance with company policy.
- Set up new resident accounts and ensure accurate billing from move-in forward.
- Collect all resident payments, including rent, care charges, and ancillary services.
- Post payments accurately and timely to resident accounts.
- Review and monitor accounts receivable (A/R) reports regularly to identify past-due balances.
- Proactively make collection calls and follow up with residents and families regarding outstanding balances in a professional, respectful manner.
- Coordinate with leadership to resolve billing discrepancies and address delinquent accounts.
- Coordinate with residents/responsible parties to complete long term care insurance claims.
- Assist with all resident admissions, including financial documentation, contracts, and system setup.
- Ensure all admission-related financial paperwork is complete prior to or at move-in.
- Communicate clearly with residents and families regarding billing questions, payment expectations, and account status.
- Maintain compliance with company policies related to billing, collections, and financial documentation.
General Administrative & Team Support
- Serve as a trusted administrative partner to the Executive Director and leadership team.
- Support leadership with concierge-style front desk responsibilities, ensuring a welcoming and professional first impression.
- Assist with scheduling support, coordination, and communication as needed.
- Provide coverage when necessary to ensure continuity of front desk and administrative operations.
- Maintain organized systems, files, and records for audits, compliance reviews, and daily operations.
- Communicate professionally with vendors, residents, families, staff, and corporate partners.
- Step in where needed to support daily operations—assisted living is a team environment.
- Other duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL & COGNITIVE ABILITIES:
The abilities and work environment characteristics described are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position.
Ability to manage intermittent or high-volume periods of repetitive tasks and sustain extended physical activity, including sitting, standing, walking, reaching, climbing, bending, lifting, grasping, pushing, pulling, and other weight-bearing and maneuvering techniques as needed
- Unassisted: Frequently lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs.
- With Assistance: up to 100 lbs. or more.
- Ability to work in environments with low or bright lighting, loud noise, strong odors, variable temperatures (hot or cold), and potential exposure to infectious diseases, bloodborne pathogens, and other health-related risks
- Efficiently and effectively manage unpredictable schedules, distractions, changes of pace or priorities, on a regular basis
- Ability to read, write, communicate and follow directions in English
- Ability to remain calm under stress and diffuse potential conflicts
- Must be accurate, dependable, and thorough in all assigned tasks
- Ability to prepare for & tolerate exposure to outdoor elements as duties may require
DRIVER RESPONSIBILITIES/CLEAN MVR REQUIRED:
Yes
PERFORMANCE MEASURES:
- Meet general and specific Key Performance Indicators and associated industry or community metrics as leadership assigns and deems defining of success
- Adjust to changing or evolving metrics accordingly
- Comply with all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and licensing requirements for senior living services (independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care).
- Honor resident rights and follow all established protocols for care, safety, and service delivery.
- Maintain required education, certifications, and credentials.
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation.
- Participate in audits, inspections, and quality assurance initiatives.
- Promptly report any incidents or compliance concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
DISCLAIMER:
This Job Description document is intended to describe the general content of the requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.
Twenty 20 Management and associated Senior Living Communities are an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace.