AR Associate

The Accounts Receivable Associate ensures transactions are recorded promptly and accurately in accordance with internal accounting policies. Records, verifies and posts payments received by the organization. The Accounts Receivable Associate may respond to customer inquiries regarding bills. Reconciles payments with accounts receivable ledger and prepares reports of delinquent accounts. In addition, Accounts Receivable Associate contributes to department success by driving compliant, accurate, timely and consistent processes for maximum reimbursement. This position reports directly to the Accounts Receivable Specialist and does not have any direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the day-to-day management of the accounts receivable revenue cycle while developing and enhancing processes, functions, and capabilities to improve cash flow, minimize bad debt and reduce revenue leakage.

• Manage denials resolution, credit reconciliation, collection, and reporting activities according to specific deadlines
• Routinely manage, maintain, and provide AR reports for Finance Director
• Monitor account details for non-payments, delayed payments, and other irregularities
• Research and resolve payment discrepancies
• Utilize various AR reports to manage daily workflows and proactively identify key trends and variances impacting reimbursement and bad debt
• Ensure up to date billing and maintain maximum reimbursement process
• Serve as the primary escalation resource for priority items such as insurance issues, priority refund requests, audit-related items, etc.
• Effectively participate in collaboration, accountability, transparency, and teamwork across the Finance department
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all information under HIPPA guidelines
• Assists other departments within the finance department with various tasks/duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Associate degree required.
• 2 years of experience in A/R preferred
• Demonstrated skills in Accounts Receivable, problem assessment and resolution and collaboration across multiple departments
• Proficient in Office 365, Peachtree, and QuickBooks preferred - Claims experience a plus
• Ability to run reports, analyze data, and provide data-driven recommendations and solution sets
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across multiple levels of an organization, be detail-oriented, and can multi-task effectively
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
• Ability to perform functions independently
• Must have strong communication and analytical skills
AAP/EEO Statement
All About Kids is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment in decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO