Billing Assistant

About the role

As a Fiscal Assistant, you will support the fiscal department by managing billing for designated behavioral health programs and assisting in the preparation of financial reports that inform strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Work 40 hours per week, 52 weeks a year (some evenings as needed)
• Collaborate across departments and communicate regularly with program staff to understand needs and priorities
• Represent the agency professionally while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality
• Participate in required meetings, training sessions, and public-relations activities
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support program and agency operations
• Process billing tasks accurately and in a timely manner with minimal supervision
• Communicate effectively with management, staff, and outside agencies or partners through written, phone, email, or mail when necessary
• Interact professionally and respectfully with management, staff, outside agencies, or partners
• Collaborate regularly with other fiscal staff to assess workload and other departmental needs
• Comply with all fiscal policies, procedures, any contractual or agreement language per funder, applicable regulations, and federal/state laws
• Attend in-house and out-of-house trainings and webinars to stay updated on changing rules and regulations
• Represent the agency in a highly professional manner
• Assist with special projects, organize workload efficiently, and provide regular updates to your supervisor

Requirements

• Associate or Business Degree
• Minimum of three years of relevant experience
• Proficient typing and filing skills
• Good basic background in math or accounting
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Must be willing to obtain additional training when required
• Must obtain the following clearances prior to hire: PA State Police Criminal History, PA Child Abuse History, FBI Criminal History, and Mandated Reporting Certificate

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
• Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Confidentiality
• Time management
• Microsoft Excel proficiency

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (cost shared)
• Vacation/Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays (10 per year this includes a floating holiday)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• 401(k) with up to 7% company match (start contributing after 30 days; employer match begins after 1 year and 1,000 hours worked)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (includes immediate family members)
• Flexible Work Schedule (if position qualifies)
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Tuition/Course Reimbursement for applicable coursework
• Student Loan Forgiveness (if position meets PSLF and LRP program requirements)
• Technology and Software Discounts available

Pay

$16.05 per hour

Schedule

Full-Time/Hourly Non-exempt