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Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant will be a key player in the monthly close process, including journal entries, P & L analysis, balance sheet account analysis, reconciliations, and other various month-end close G/L procedures. This position will also be responsible for processing accounts payable and accounts receivable and assisting vendors and various stakeholders by providing excellent customer service. The position will be responsible for communication with the third party claims processer, tracking claims as they move through the processing cycle, verifying that the claims are processed accurately and timely, and reporting/analysis of claims activity to support the organization. The position reports to the Finance Manager, and will assist management with maintaining accurate financial data, as well as keep management apprised of financial conditions and trends.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Process daily transactions of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and General Ledger
• Accounts receivable maintenance prepare invoices, post cash receipts, deposits to bank, collection efforts, reconciliation procedures
• General ledger prepare various account reconciliation procedures, as needed
• Accounts Payable processing
• Review and approve weekly claims run by third party administrator. Verify contracted rates of payment on claims.
• Analyze processed claims, denials, and pending claims. Resolve issues as appropriate; identify trends.
• Deliver customer service to providers regarding claim inquiry.
• Post monthly claims activity to general ledger, reconcile amounts and update corresponding analysis.
• Positive Pay and banking coordination; final approval
• Perform monthly bank account reconciliations
• Oversee Rep Payee process, including participant billing
• Perform Medicare/Medicaid payment reconciliation
• Other monthly financials duties, such as A/R and revenue, journal entries, etc.
• Participate in budget process, including compilation and issuance of budget reports
• Assist in annual worker's comp audit
• Maintain the Organizations fixed asset schedule
• Acts as a backup for precheck issuance of vendor payments.
• Assist Senior Accountant and Finance Manager with projects, as needed
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned

Required Skills & Abilities: Ability to maintain confidentiality Ability to prioritize tasks and meet project deadlines Proficiency with MS Office Suite or similar software Dependable and punctual with ability to maintain consistent attendance Ability to read, write and comprehend English Ability to maintain sound judgement under stress and communicate effectively Ability to research and analyze data, draw conclusions, and resolve issues Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations

Education Requirement: Bachelor's Degree, Required Physical Requirements Must be able to tolerate prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds and at times up to 25 pounds. Must be able to navigate various departments of the organization's physical premises as well as related community care settings. Must be able to tolerate exposure to adverse indoor and outdoor environmental conditions (including heat, humidity, dust, smoke, pet contamination, and cleaning supplies), bloodborne pathogens, physical hazards (e.g., needle pricks, etc.) and chemical hazards typically associated with a medical or homecare setting.

Experience: 5 years of related accounting experience, Required 1-3 years of Accounting Software Experience, Preferred 1 year of experience working with a frail or elderly population, Preferred Licensure & Certification Requirements: None Position Requirements: Driver's License & access to reliable transportation