Accounts Receivable Specialist

About the role

WJCS is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our team at our headquarters in White Plains, NY. This full-time position is essential to maintaining the efficiency and accuracy of our billing and collections processes. The salary range is $43,000-$50,000.

Responsibilities

As a valued member of our team, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Posting insurance carrier payments, both electronic and manual.
• Reviewing and applying actions related to insurance carriers' Explanation of Benefits.
• Preparing, processing, and completing monthly reconciliation of accounts.
• Reviewing and resolving insurance carrier denials.
• Assisting with daily and weekly accounts receivable coding.
• Reviewing and tracking open balances related to aged accounts.
• Collaborating with Finance team members to ensure timely and accurate billing.
• Maintaining records and files to support the billing and collection process.
• Performing support functions to meet departmental delinquency and past due collection goals, including analyzing, researching and following up on accounts.
• Alerting supervisor to problem accounts to prevent loss of revenue and any major issues.

Requirements

We are seeking candidates who possess the following qualifications:

• Insurance carrier payment posting: electronic and manual.
• Reviewing and applying actions related to insurance carriers EOBs.
• Experience in insurance carrier payment posting, explanation of benefits, billing and collections related to private, government, 3rd Party, Self-pay accounts.
• Proficiency in mathematics/accounting.
• Strong computer skills, including familiarity with automated billing systems, spreadsheets, and word processing software.
• Knowledge of Accounts Receivable systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
• An Associates Degree or a High School Diploma with a minimum of three years of experience in medical billing, bookkeeping, or accounting.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits, Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and a generous Healthcare Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA).
• Disability and life insurance.
• 403(b) Plan and Agency-Paid Pension Plan.
• On-Going Professional Training and Development.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Staff appreciation events and employee mental health & wellness initiatives.
• Tuition, day-care, and personal emergency reimbursements.