Payment Poster - G/L Coordinator

Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital • Alexandria, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Payment Poster- G/L Coordinator is responsible for accurately and timely posting all payments received by the Facility to the appropriate patient and financial accounts. This position also assists with recurring and adjusting journal entries, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and month-end closing activities. The Payment Poster-G/L Coordinator ensures payment activity is properly balanced, documented, and reconciled in accordance with Facility policies and established accounting procedures.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• One to three (1–3) years of relevant finance or accounting experience.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in accounting preferred.
• Automated accounts receivable system and general ledger experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately post insurance and third-party payer remittance advice to the appropriate patient accounts.
• Post all patient payments received by the Facility daily to the appropriate accounts.
• Post credit card and electronic payment (e-pay) transactions received by the Facility to the appropriate accounts.
• Balance payment batches and record activity on the Daily Receipt Logs.
• Review variance reports and investigate overpayments, underpayments, and other discrepancies.
• Ensure denials are appropriately routed to the designated collection or follow-up queues.
• Reconcile batch reports and receipt logs prior to finalizing payment postings.
• Create and maintain recurring journal entries within the accounting system.
• Prepare, calculate, and enter adjusting journal entries as assigned.
• Provide detailed account analyses and supporting documentation to internal and external auditors as requested.
• Reconcile assigned general ledger and other financial accounts, and investigate discrepancies as needed.
• Participate in the month-end closing process, including assigned reconciliations, journal entries, and reporting activities.
• Assist with the development, maintenance, and modification of financial and operational reports.
• Assist with tax accounting activities and provide supporting information as requested.
• Comply with Facility Standard of Behavior and Code of Conduct, and complete all required education and training within designated timelines.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED