Banking Operations Analyst

About the role

Acentra Health exists to empower better health outcomes through technology, services, and clinical expertise. Our mission is to innovate health solutions that deliver maximum value and impact. Lead the Way is our rallying cry at Acentra Health. Think of it as an open invitation to embrace the mission of the company; to actively engage in problem-solving; and to take ownership of your work every day. Acentra Health offers you unparalleled opportunities. In fact, you have all you need to take charge of your career and accelerate better outcomes - making this a great time to join our team of passionate individuals dedicated to being a vital partner for health solutions in the public sector.

Acentra Health is looking for a Banking Operations Analyst to join our growing team. The Banking Operations Analyst ensures the integrity and efficiency of the IHSC program’s financial operations by managing cash flow, payment processing, and bank account activity. This role is critical to maintain timely and accurate provider payments, safeguarding funds through robust internal controls, and ensuring compliance with state and federal financial regulations. By overseeing treasury functions and serving as the primary liaison with banks, vendors, and client fiscal offices, the position supports the organization’s financial stability and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Daily Cash & Treasury Management
  • Monitor and manage program bank accounts, balances, and transaction activity.
  • Ensure adequate funding for all provider payments, capitation runs, and refunds.
  • Initiate or approve ACH, EFT, wire transfers, and other disbursements including automated transfers.
  • Work closely with the client’s treasury or accounting teams to coordinate fund draws.
• Payment Processing Oversight
  • Oversee automated and manual payment cycles.
  • Ensure payments to providers are accurate, timely, and in compliance with federal/state rules.
  • Resolve payment failures or returned transactions.
  • Manage stop-payments, reissues, voids, and stale-dated checks.
• Reconciliation & Financial Reporting
  • Perform or oversee daily, weekly, and monthly bank account reconciliations.
  • Reconcile payment files, EFT batches, and claim payment reports.
  • Identify and resolve reconciliation discrepancies promptly.
  • Produce financial reports required by the funding agency, internal audit, or external auditors.
• Compliance, Controls & Audit Support
  • Maintain internal controls related to:
    • Segregation of duties
    • Authorization checkpoints
    • Fraud detection
    • System access for financial modules
  • Prepare or support compliance with:
    • State and Federal financial guidelines as applicable
    • Audit requirements (internal, external, SOC, etc.)