Staff Accountant / Billing Specialist [Hybrid Eligible]

Victory Programs Inc • Boston, MA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Staff Accountant is responsible for cash receipts and third-party billing, and assists with contract billing. The role reports to and is supervised by the Finance Manager. It is a full-time, 40-hour position; the schedule is listed as TBD, and the position is non-exempt. Hybrid work is eligible after the orientation period.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or working toward a degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Some experience in Accounting or Finance.
• Strong database skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work independently.
• Strong organizational, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Must be CPR certified; certification may be obtained upon hire.
• Completed TB screening; screening may be completed upon hire.
• Three work-related professional references, including at least two from a manager or supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly billing sheets and claims to state funders and key behavioral health insurers for Residential Recovery services.
• Work directly with Program Directors to ensure billing spreadsheets are accurate.
• Process billing claims and payments in appropriate systems.
• Follow up on claim rejections and outstanding billing discrepancies.
• Reconcile accounts to the General Ledger and resolve problems as needed.
• Serve as the lead liaison between Program staff and the Finance team to resolve outstanding financial concerns.
• Prepare the Agency’s daily accounts receivable.
• Process receivables in the Dynamics GP general ledger system.
• Complete cost or unit-rate billings as required by the Finance Manager.
• Maintain accurate files ready for regular or requested audits.
• Gather financial information and generate reports for Accounting or Human Resources as required.
• Safeguard sensitive data through review and implementation of internal controls.
• Prepare monthly Tenant Rents, Pull Up Accounts, and Key deposit reports and reconcile them to the general ledger.
• Support agency staff with financial and data procedures for third-party billing and payroll.
• Assist with accounting and finance tasks and special projects as needed.
• Assist the Finance Manager with other billings as requested.
• Attend weekly supervision with the Chief Financial Officer and Finance Manager.
• Attend quarterly Administrative Staff meetings and monthly Accounting Department meetings.
• Continually evaluate and recommend changes to third-party systems.

Benefits

• Employer contribution of 75% of health insurance premiums.
• Employer contribution of 25% of dental insurance premiums.
• Employer-paid disability insurance.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick, and personal time, as well as holidays.
• Upon hire, staff are entitled to up to 4 personal days, 160 sick hours, 10 holidays, and 3.5 weeks of vacation. Amounts adjust based on full-time or part-time status, and vacation allocation increases with length of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level