Accounting Specialist I

About the role

Chamberlain Advisors is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable & Revenue Cycle Specialist to join our client's Accounting team in Danville, Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Classify, record, and reconcile financial transactions while maintaining accurate accounting records.
• Prepare invoices, account statements, and financial documentation in accordance with company policies.
• Process debits, credits, and account adjustments using accounting systems and spreadsheets.
• Maintain accurate financial data within accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Affirm compliance with company accounting policies and governmental regulations.
• Support the Governmental WebPortal Team by maintaining user accounts and credentials across multiple state and federal payer portals.
• Assist with portal administration, security access, user audits, and ongoing account maintenance.
• Coordinate onboarding and registration of new payer portals while ensuring compliance with governmental security standards.
• Troubleshoot portal access issues and coordinate with internal teams and external agencies to resolve account-related concerns.
• Partner with the Cash Application Analyst to obtain missing or delayed Remittance Advices (RAs) from commercial and governmental payers.
• Support timely cash posting by minimizing remittance delays and posting backlogs.
• Afford assistance in identifying and resolving payment discrepancies affecting cash application.
• Communicate with payer representatives to resolve remittance delivery issues.
• Afford assistance in transitioning payer remittance processes from paper and PDF formats to Electronic Data Interchange (EDI).
• Coordinate payer enrollment activities for HIPAA 835 and NCPDP 835 electronic remittance transactions.
• Work closely with payer provider relations to troubleshoot enrollment and electronic transmission issues.
• Afford assistance in improving automation, efficiency, and overall revenue cycle performance.
• Build strong working relationships with internal Accounts Receivable teams, Revenue Cycle leadership, IT, and external payer organizations.
• Communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders to resolve operational issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, eliminate manual processes, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Maintain confidentiality while handling Protected Health Information (PHI) in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• An associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Healthcare Administration, or related field is preferred.
• 0–2 years of accounting, accounts receivable, revenue cycle, or healthcare financial operations experience are required.
• A strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and analytical skills are necessary.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently is important.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook is required.
• Comfortable learning new financial systems and web-based applications is preferred.
• Experience supporting healthcare Accounts Receivable or Revenue Cycle operations is preferred.
• Knowledge of medical remittance processing and cash application is preferred.
• Familiarity with HIPAA regulations and handling Protected Health Information (PHI) is preferred.
• Experience working with government payer portals such as Medicare or Medicaid is preferred.
• Understanding of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), including HIPAA 835 or NCPDP 835 transactions is preferred.
• Experience troubleshooting payer enrollment or electronic remittance issues is preferred.
• Knowledge of accounting software or ERP systems is preferred.