Banking Operations Analyst

Acentra Health, LLC•UNAVAILABLE, UNAVAILABLE

10d

About The Position

Acentra Health is looking for a Banking Operations Analyst to join our growing team. The Banking Operations Analyst ensures the integrity and efficiency of the IHSC program’s financial operations by managing cash flow, payment processing, and bank account activity. This role is critical to maintain timely and accurate provider payments, safeguarding funds through robust internal controls, and ensuring compliance with state and federal financial regulations. By overseeing treasury functions and serving as the primary liaison with banks, vendors, and client fiscal offices, the position supports the organization’s financial stability and operational excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field (contractually required)
5+ years of experience in treasury operations, cash management, or payment processing
Strong background in bank reconciliations, ACH/EFT processing, and financial reporting
Experience working with banks, payment processors, and clearinghouses
Familiarity with state and federal financial compliance requirements
Proficiency in banking file formats (e.g., NACHA, BAI2, CTX)
Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial systems or ERP platforms
Knowledge of internal controls and audit processes

Nice To Haves

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) or CPA designation
Experience in healthcare or government-funded programs
Knowledge of SOC audit requirements and financial compliance frameworks

Responsibilities

Monitor and manage program bank accounts, balances, and transaction activity.
Ensure adequate funding for all provider payments, capitation runs, and refunds.
Initiate or approve ACH, EFT, wire transfers, and other disbursements including automated transfers.
Work closely with the client’s treasury or accounting teams to coordinate fund draws.
Oversee automated and manual payment cycles.
Ensure payments to providers are accurate, timely, and in compliance with federal/state rules.
Resolve payment failures or returned transactions.
Manage stop-payments, reissues, voids, and stale-dated checks.
Perform or oversee daily, weekly, and monthly bank account reconciliations.
Reconcile payment files, EFT batches, and claim payment reports.
Identify and resolve reconciliation discrepancies promptly.
Produce financial reports required by the funding agency, internal audit, or external auditors.
Maintain internal controls related to: Segregation of duties, Authorization checkpoints, Fraud detection, System access for financial modules.
Prepare or support compliance with: State and Federal financial guidelines as applicable, Audit requirements (internal, external, SOC, etc.).
Serve as the primary contact with: Banks (EFT/ACH issues, file format changes, account setup), Client fiscal offices (funding approvals, reporting), Payment processors / clearinghouses.
Coordinate testing and implementation of banking file formats, e.g., NACHA, BAI2, CTX.
Read, understand, and adhere to all corporate policies including policies related to HIPAA and its Privacy and Security Rules.