Accounting Clerk I

FLSA: Non-exempt

Reports To: Assistant Controller

Physical Requirements: Must sit at computer for extended periods of time.

Hours of Work: Full time, Monday thru Friday, 37.5 hours per week. Overtime work as needed.

Pay Range: $17.65 - $24.00

Job Summary:

This role is a dual position that supports both Billing and Accounts Payable. The Billing role will represent 75% of the role and involve assisting in the billing of all programs for Liberty and other subsidiary companies, ensuring appropriate supporting documentation. The position will reconcile Accounts Receivable (AR), including resolving discrepancies and denials. The Accounts Payable portion of the role will be 25% of the role and will involve assisting in accounts payable input and vendor reconciliation.

Job Qualifications:

1. Associates degree in Accounting/or business-related field and two years of billing, accounts receivable or accounts payable OR a high school diploma/GED with four years of billing, accounts receivable or accounts payable experience.
2. Proficiency in Excel and Outlook and experience with Therap is preferred.
3. Highly organized, with good time management and effective prioritization.
4. Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language.

Major Responsibilities:

1. Assist with monthly Medicaid billings
2. Reconcile outstanding AR, including timely and accurate resolution of claims' denials and adjustments.
3. Complete end of Month analyses for preparation of monthly closing.
4. Collaborate with internal departments and external parties to resolve issues involving eligibility, attendance, service units, billing adjustments, and voids.
5. Follow all Federal, State, and Agency rules and regulations.
6. Adhere to the strictest confidentiality; and follow all HIPAA guidelines/regulations.
7. Assure timely and accurate processing of accounts payable transactions including receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices.
8. Assist with various vendor reconciliations.