Accounting Service Representative-A/R

Good Shepherd Lutheran Services•Rushford, MN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is a member of the business office team responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of the office. The Accounting Service Representative supports managers and employees through a variety of tasks related to organization and communication. The work environment involves sitting, standing, and walking intermittently during the workday, with frequent interruptions. The individual will interact with the public, employees, visitors, family members, and residents under various conditions.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age or older and have a High School diploma.
Must have knowledge of accounting principles.
Must have knowledge in using office equipment and software.
Must be in good physical condition and willing to work with various people.
Have various correspondence skills, telephone procedures, filing procedures, computer skills, ect.
Must be able to meet the public, and the ability to carry out good public relation duties.
Must have sincere desire to work with employees, residents, visitors, and family members.
Quality of work performance.
Promptness in carrying out assigned orders and directives for all entities.
Accuracy and efficiency in all work performed.
Efficiency of the performance of assigned duties.
Complies with the established policies and procedures.
Cooperation with other employees and Department Managers.
Computer skills & filing
Care and use of supplies and equipment and neatness of work area.

Nice To Haves

Travels to and participates in meetings and seminars when deemed necessary by the CFO and/or Administrator.

Responsibilities

Prepares monthly statements for residents within the Home, Bremmer, Apartments, or responsible party and outpatient services monthly.
Submits monthly billing to fiscal agencies.
Submits monthly billing to insurance companies or as needed with payment follow-ups with payees.
Receives and files approvals with notices of admission to appropriate agencies.
Keeps current of all Medicaid, Medicare and HUD regulations governing admission and discharge by this facility.
Maintains various records required by licensing agencies.
Prepares and keeps current on entering Medicare, Private Insurance and MSHO logs for auditors and accounting purposes.
Verifies resident’s accounts and checks to see that all charges are entered and posted correctly.
Posts charges to resident’s accounts and distributes payments to correct charges.
Follows collection procedures on all accounts and services and refers delinquent accounts to the CFO.
Closes account receivable at month end in a timely matter when monthly billing is complete and keeps assigned A/R accounts balanced to the general ledger.
Tracks State/County contracts for expiration and renewal for all services in a timely manner.
Keeps track of security deposits for Bremmer and Apartments.
Tracks Residents days for short-term stays and bills accordingly.
Assists with entering receipts and prepares weekly invoices and monthly statements for childcare.
Handles correspondence as directed.
Assists in other office duties in absence of other office staff.
Assists in daily mail and bank run.
Performs all other duties as directed by managers and/or Administrator.
Works with the Social Services Director to complete the admission process for Residents.
Works closely with IT staff to make sure all electronics are working correctly.
Works closely with Aegis to make sure Therapy is billed correctly and needed information is exchanged.
Works closely with Case Managers to make sure proper MDS is submitted, and case mix is correct.