ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST - LONG TERM CARE

La Crosse County • West Salem, WI

31d • $22 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

This is an accounting/record keeping position for the Long-Term Care Campuses of La Crosse County. Duties include processing resident admissions and discharge, billing services to multiple pay sources including Medicare and Medicaid, accounts receivable, receipting revenues, preparation of journal entries and spreadsheets, resident funds, petty cash, and other accounting and administrative duties. This position is located at Lakeview Health Center in West Salem, WI. The position is Monday through Friday, 65 hours per pay-period with hours scheduled between 8am and 4:30pm. The wage range for the position is $22.20 to $27.30 per hour.

Requirements

• Knowledge of office procedures, ability to utilize equipment, such as calculators, computer, typewriter, multi-function device, telephone, etc.
• Ability to follow generally accepted accounting principles, La Crosse County Finance procedures, and Hillview Health Care Campus policies and guidelines.
• Ability to maintain accurate financial records utilizing electronic methods such as spreadsheets, databases, and other software applications.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Ability to use computer to enter data rapidly and accurately on a consistent basis.
• Ability to maintain computer security and confidentiality.
• Associate Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or closely related field.
• Experience in financial record-keeping including accounts payable, accounts receivable and cash receipting.
• Proven proficiency and expertise in using Excel spreadsheets, MS Word and MS Outlook.
• Must pass a criminal background check as required by the Wisconsin Caregiver Law.
• May consider other relevant combinations of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Strong preference for Medicare and Medicaid billing experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and submits monthly billings for resident care and other charges to several pay sources using various computer programs. Creates all reports associated with this process.
• Maintains and prepares General fund deposits, codes and posts payments to proper accounts. Posts cash receipts to Electronic Charting System (ECS) and Excel spreadsheets. Prepares accounts receivable aging monthly.
• Maintains donation funds by disbursing payments in accordance with proper authorization and receipts; determines proper account code; and prepares appropriate journal entries.
• Prepares journal entries for operating and County expenses, ancillary revenues, accounts payable, and miscellaneous accounts receivable.
• Performs accounting duties related to resident trust fund activity and petty cash, including deposits, withdrawals, allocations, statement generation and reconciliation.
• Maintains resident admissions and discharge information, including entering data into ECS, Social Security reports, Insurance reports, Medicaid or Medicare eligibility paperwork, and other paperwork as needed.
• Reports and discusses delinquent accounts with the Financial Manager, attempts to collect delinquent accounts and files claims with probate.
• Processes Medical Assistance transmittals, termination reports, and other Medical Assistance paperwork processed and tracked.
• Enters general journal entries in New World System.
• Prepares routine accounting reports for management use/control.
• Documents and ensures keeping of valuables and items that residents ask to keep; maintains updated list and provides quarterly reports of items kept.
• Performs front desk receptionist duties as needed or assigned. Attends in-service education as provided or mandated.
• Supports all aspects of person-centered care. Respects and acknowledges individuality and uniqueness of residents.
• In this public service position, employee is required to be courteous, cooperative and respectful at all times, with the public and clients. Also establishes and maintains a courteous, cooperative and respectful working relationship with other employees, supervisors and public officials.
• Employee is expected to report to work when scheduled, with minimum use of sick leave, to build up sick leave balance for income protection for unexpected illness.
• Works safely and follows safety practices and standards of the facility; responsible for reporting or correcting any existing or potential safety or accident hazard.
• Maintains residents' rights and confidentiality of resident information; reports all suspected cases of resident abuse to the supervisor or Administrator.
• Manages special projects as assigned.
• Provides back up for other staff as needed.

Benefits

• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS): A top-rated pension program.
• Affordable Insurance Premiums: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick, and 10+ paid holidays annually.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible schedules and wellness programs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees