Reimbursement Specialist
About The Position
The successful candidate will be expected to: Responsible for maintaining knowledge of the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) Self Direction (SD) program’s regulations and requirements related to expense reimbursements. Review incoming SD reimbursement to ensure OPWDD regulatory compliance Maintain an updated knowledgebase of program regulations and requirements pertaining to reimbursements Communicate timely and effectively with staff, participants, designated representatives, and brokers for necessary clarification when reviewing reimbursements. Verify reimbursements against budgets and determine fund availability. Code approved invoices with appropriate general ledger codes. Provide solutions for disputed invoices. Provide excellent customer service.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
- Associate Degree in Accounting or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
- Experience working in an environment which requires strong attention to detail and the ability to make decisions independently is required.
- Strong verbal and written communication.
- Problem solving.
- Microsoft Office, Excel and database experience required.
- Strong organizational, time management and mathematical skills.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to work independently with a diverse populations.
- Ability to handle sensitive situations and identify the need for escalation.
Responsibilities
- Maintaining knowledge of the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) Self Direction (SD) program’s regulations and requirements related to expense reimbursements.
- Review incoming SD reimbursement to ensure OPWDD regulatory compliance
- Maintain an updated knowledgebase of program regulations and requirements pertaining to reimbursements
- Communicate timely and effectively with staff, participants, designated representatives, and brokers for necessary clarification when reviewing reimbursements.
- Verify reimbursements against budgets and determine fund availability.
- Code approved invoices with appropriate general ledger codes.
- Provide solutions for disputed invoices.
- Provide excellent customer service.
Benefits
- PTO – vacation (16-24 days a year based on longevity) Sick leave 12 days a year, and 13 paid holidays.
- Ability to work a 4-day schedule after 6 months on the job. Multiple work schedules available.
- Wellness program with the ability to earn an additional 3 PTO days a year.
- 401K with up to 10% employer investment.
- Heavily subsidized Health Insurance with co-pays.
- Vision and Dental insurance.
- Flexible Spending Accounts-Medical and Dependent Care.
- Monthly contribution towards dependent care. (to offset childcare costs)
- Company paid Life Insurance and Identity theft protection. (LifeLock)
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Family Medical Leave, Paid Family Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty Leave, Bone Marrow and Blood Donation Leave, Voting Time Leave, Election Leave, and Leaves for Crime Victims and Domestic Violence Victims.
- Employees may be eligible for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program to have student loans forgiven.
- Free covered parking.
- Additional benefits available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
