Accounts Receivable Specialist

WESTCHESTER JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES•White Plains, NY

24d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

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.