Health Plan Finance Operations Specialist

Lumeris•St. Louis, MO

4d•$44,100 - $54,825•Onsite

About The Position

Provides accounting and finance support to a fast-paced, client-oriented accounting department in the areas of accounts payable, accounts receivable, accounting close, reporting, and other special projects. Uses a combination of tools, techniques, and technologies to review, report, generate, and interpret financial data used across the organization.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
1+ year of relevant accounting/finance experience, including accounts payable and accounts receivable.
Basic knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and proficiency in basic accounting processes, procedures, and controls.
Good PC skills, including Microsoft Office programs and strong Excel skills.
Experience working with cross-functional departments to research and resolve routine issues.
Strong attention to detail, solid problem-solving, and data review skills.
Ability to meet multiple deadlines, prioritize workload, and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Required to pass a credit check.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or progress toward earning a degree.

Responsibilities

Performs any combination of invoice processing, including entering invoices into the system, responding to customer inquiries, obtaining necessary documentation and approvals, reviewing account coding, and processing transactions for payment.
Processes and records account receivable transactions, including cash receipts and credit memos.
Monitors customer accounts for non-payment, delayed payments, and other irregularities.
Performs collections activities, including contacting customers regarding outstanding balances.
Maintains vendor information in the system and verifies addresses and Federal ID numbers of vendors.
Assists in reporting requirements and filings, including reviewing and obtaining W-9s for 1099 preparation.
Creates and distributes monthly reports to clients.
Prepares multiple monthly reconciliations for clients.
Prepares deposit of client receipts.
Validates monthly capitation calculations and works with Accounts Payable to ensure timely payment.
Assists with new client implementation and software upgrades.
Handles various Finance functions carried out on the client's behalf.
Supports all aspects of the claim overpayment functions from letter creation to application of payment and monitoring of voluntary refunds.
Handles the collections process and works with the collections agency as necessary.
Supports accounting close by participating in the preparation of various portions of the accounting close, including but not limited to various journal entries and account reconciliations related to accounts payable and receivable.
Works with multi-discipline teams on various special projects as arise.