Accounts Receivable Specialist

Westchester Jewish Community Services • City of White Plains, NY

6d • $43,000 - $50,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS), an award-winning nonprofit human services organization, is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Specialist for its headquarters in White Plains, New York. This full-time position supports the accuracy and efficiency of billing and collections processes. The stated salary range is $43,000–$50,000.

Requirements

• Experience posting insurance carrier payments electronically and manually.
• Ability to review insurance carriers’ EOBs and apply related actions.
• Experience with insurance carrier payment posting, EOBs, and billing and collections for private, government, third-party, and self-pay accounts.
• Proficiency in mathematics and 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 verbal and written communication skills in English.
• An associate degree, or a high school diploma with at least three years of experience in medical billing, bookkeeping, or accounting.

Responsibilities

• Post insurance carrier payments, both electronic and manual.
• Review insurance carriers’ Explanations of Benefits (EOBs) and apply related actions.
• Prepare, process, and complete monthly account reconciliations.
• Review and resolve insurance carrier denials.
• Assist with daily and weekly accounts receivable coding.
• Review and track open balances on aged accounts.
• Collaborate with Finance team members to ensure timely and accurate billing.
• Maintain records and files supporting billing and collections.
• Support departmental delinquency and past-due collection goals by analyzing, researching, and following up on accounts.
• Alert the supervisor to problem accounts to prevent revenue loss and address major issues.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off.
• Comprehensive health benefits, a flexible spending account (FSA), and a healthcare reimbursement arrangement (HRA).
• Disability and life insurance.
• 403(b) plan and agency-paid pension plan.
• Ongoing professional training and development.
• Employee assistance program.
• Staff appreciation events and employee mental health and wellness initiatives.
• Tuition, day-care, and personal emergency reimbursements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree