What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable Specialist position at Westchester Jewish Community Services?
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:
We are seeking candidates who possess the following qualifications:
In addition to meaningful work and a supportive team environment, we offer a competitive benefits package including:
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.
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.
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
Salary : $43,000 - $50,000