Sr. Collections Specialist - Pharmacy, Accounts Receivable - Lakeland

Publix • Lakeland, FL

407d • $40,872 - $56,368

About The Position

The Sr. Collections Specialist in Pharmacy Accounts Receivable is responsible for managing and improving the unsaleables aging report, collecting manufacturer credits related to pharmacy unsaleables, and designing and implementing internal controls to support the pharmacy unsaleables process. This role also involves managing unpaid pharmacy claims, collecting receivables for pharmacy 3rd party sales, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations such as HIPAA and SOX 404.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or another analytical discipline or equivalent experience.
• 3 years' experience in accounting or any retail position.
• HIPAA certification.
• Knowledge of Accounting Principles and Accounts Receivable functions.
• Basic knowledge of Word, Excel, Access, Internet, and Outlook.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical thinking skills.
• Ability to handle a variety of tasks and responsibilities with multiple interruptions.
• Ability to work under deadlines and handle the pressure of deadlines.
• Technical skills.
• Self-motivated and flexible.
• Exhibit professionalism and the ability to deal with confidential subject matter.
• Ability to work a variable work schedule including weekends and overtime.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance or another analytical discipline.
• 5 years' experience in accounting or any retail position.
• Knowledge of Continuous Quality Improvement process methodology.
• Knowledge of Pharmacy Operations and terminology of insurance carriers.
• Knowledge and understanding of Pharmacy systems (Inmar, ERX, terminology, etc.).
• Knowledge of SOX requirements and controls relating to Accounts Receivable, as well as HIPAA.
• Ability to work in accordance with the HIPAA Compliance policy.

Responsibilities

• Manage and improve the unsaleables aging report.
• Collect manufacturer credits related to pharmacy unsaleables.
• Design and implement internal controls to support the pharmacy unsaleables process.
• Manage and improve the aging report on unpaid pharmacy claims.
• Collect money for all pharmacy 3rd party sales receivables.
• Analyze and prepare routine and ad-hoc reporting to identify operational fluctuations in account balances and transactional data.
• Ensure accuracy and enable sound, fact-based decisions related to the Pharmacy 3rd Party Sales account.
• Comply with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Sarbanes-Oxley section 404 (SOX 404).

Benefits

• Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost.
• Opportunity to purchase additional shares of privately-held stock.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Group health, dental and vision plans.
• Paid Time Off.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Food and Beverage Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree