Accounting Assistant

New Horizons•Eugene, OR

About The Position

We're New Horizons In-Home Care. We care for older adults beginning to need some help around the house, seniors who want to continue living at home, individuals with disabilities, and medically fragile children. We've been providing care to the Oregon community for over 30 years. We're looking for an Accounting Assistant who enjoys problem-solving, staying organized, and keeping financial operations running smoothly behind the scenes. This role is much more than processing transactions—it's an opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization by supporting both our billing operations and the broader accounting team. You'll play an essential role in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring timely billing across private pay, Medicaid, and insurance accounts, and providing day-to-day accounting support. Working closely with our caregiving, administrative, and finance teams, you'll help maintain data integrity, resolve discrepancies, assist with accounting processes, and provide excellent service to our clients and their families.

Requirements

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
General knowledge of accounting principles, including accounts receivable and billing processes.
Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
Effective oral and written English communication skills to work with clients, families, and internal team members.
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding client and financial information.
Self-motivated, dependable, organized, and flexible, with the ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Ensure accuracy of financial and client data in preparation for billing and accounting activities.
Compare caregiver time records with client billing instructions to identify and resolve discrepancies.
Prepare and process invoices for private pay, Medicaid, and insurance services.
Process payments and assist with accounts receivable activities.
Contact clients regarding billing questions and assist with payment arrangements on delinquent accounts.
Process insurance billing and follow up to resolve omissions, errors, and claim discrepancies.
Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
Collaborate with internal departments to ensure timely and accurate financial information.
Meet all daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly billing and accounting deadlines.