Accounts Receivable Specialist

Position Details

The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for managing the accounts receivable collection process to ensure timely payment of billings.  This includes providing support to billing staff, processing re-bills, flipping billings between funding sources, investigating billing denials and errors, maintaining strong relationships with funders, managing ongoing communication with funders, and other projects as assigned. This position provides internal and external customer support, provides complete and timely documentation as required, and meets responsible work performance expectations established by the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Oversees collection of accounts receivable from billing through cash collection
• Works closely with funders to ensure timely payment of billings and resolution of issues
• Prepares corrected billings as assigned, including flipping billings between funders
• Independently reviews billing denials and investigates solutions
• Implements & maintains operational and tracking procedures for assigned fiscal area
• Provides proactive customer service to external agents & program staff
• Conduct assigned monetary transactions with accuracy and timeliness
• Maintain fiscal accounting and standards with accuracy and timeliness
• Demonstrates accuracy in utilization of all accounting software, including Great Plains Dynamics, Microsoft Office, Paycom and Unison

Qualifications & Program Information

Education/Experience:

Minimum two year degree in accounting or related field plus two years of experience OR four year degree in accounting or related field OR equivalent education and experience.  Experience with Medicaid billing in the state of Iowa is preferred.

• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Basic understanding of GAAP principles
• Ability to adhere to strict confidentiality at all times

About Four Oaks
At Four Oaks, we believe that every child needs the opportunity to succeed. It’s more than our mission – it’s the passion that permeates everything we do. Four Oaks has grown to become one of the state’s largest agencies devoted to child welfare, juvenile justice and behavioral health. We recognize that children come to us from a variety of circumstances, which makes it important for us to reach kids and families where they are right now. For that reason, we provide prevention, intervention and treatment programs and services.

Four Oaks offers a comprehensive benefit package, excellent wages, and opportunities for growth and advancement!

Equal Opportunity Employer