Accounts Receivable Specialist

WESTCHESTER JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES • White Plains, NY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) is seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Specialist to work at its headquarters in White Plains, New York. This full-time role supports the efficiency and accuracy of the organization’s billing and collections processes. The salary range is $43,000–$50,000.

WJCS is an award-winning, nonprofit, nonsectarian human services organization founded in 1943. It is the largest provider of licensed outpatient community behavioral health services and one of the largest human service agencies in Westchester County, serving more than 20,000 individuals of all ages and backgrounds each year.

Requirements

• Experience with insurance carrier payment posting, both electronic and manual.
• Experience reviewing and applying actions related to insurance carrier Explanations of Benefits (EOBs).
• Experience with insurance carrier payment posting, EOBs, 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 a minimum of three years of experience in medical billing, bookkeeping, or accounting.

Responsibilities

• Post insurance carrier payments, both electronic and manual.
• Review and apply actions related to insurance carriers’ Explanations of Benefits (EOBs).
• 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 related to aged accounts.
• Collaborate with Finance team members to ensure timely and accurate billing.
• Maintain records and files supporting the billing and collection process.
• Perform support functions to meet departmental delinquency and past-due collection goals, including 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.
• 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