Accounting & Reimbursement Specialist

Emerge Recovery & Trade•Xenia, OH

24d•$60,000 - $70,000

About The Position

The Accounting & Reimbursement Specialist supports the organization's accounting, billing, and reimbursement functions. This position assists with monthly close, accounts payable and receivable, financial reporting, and resolution of billing issues to help ensure accurate financial records and timely reimbursement.

Requirements

Basic accounting principles and financial recordkeeping practices
Accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger processes
Financial reconciliation procedures
Billing and reimbursement processes
Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Effective analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial software systems
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately
Analyze financial and billing information and identify discrepancies
Work independently while exercising sound judgment
Collaborate effectively with internal staff, vendors, auditors, and funding entities
Learn and adapt to changing reimbursement requirements and financial processes
Maintain accurate records and documentation
Provide professional customer service to internal and external stakeholders
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Two (2) years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, billing, reimbursement, or related financial functions.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Experience in nonprofit, healthcare, behavioral health, or social service organizations.
Experience with QuickBooks Online, electronic health records, or healthcare billing platforms.
Experience supporting month-end close and financial reporting processes.

Nice To Haves

Nonprofit, healthcare, Medicaid, and managed care reimbursement practices preferred

Responsibilities

Prepare journal entries and assist with monthly and year-end close activities.
Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, claims receivable accounts, and other balance sheet accounts.
Maintain accounting schedules including prepaid expenses, accrued liabilities, fixed assets, depreciation, grants, and restricted funds.
Review general ledger transactions for accuracy and research discrepancies.
Assist with preparation of financial reports and supporting documentation.
Support annual audits, grant reporting, and other financial reviews by preparing schedules and requested documentation.
Review claims activity and reconcile billing reports to payments received and recorded in the accounting system.
Monitor denied, rejected, and unbilled claims and coordinate resolution with the billing vendor and internal departments.
Assist with claim corrections, rebilling efforts, payment research, and reimbursement follow-up.
Maintain accurate billing, reimbursement, and receivable records.
Assist with grant invoicing, county board billing, and other reimbursement-related processes.
Maintain organized financial and billing records and assist with process improvement initiatives.
Adhere to all organizational and departmental policies and procedures, including compliance with all behavioral, ethical, and client boundary expectations.
Maintain organization, Ohio MHAS, and CARF required training.
Maintain license or registration appropriate to profession and appropriate to job requirement, including appropriate amount of continuing education at all times of employment.
Maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
Other duties as assigned.