Accountant II - Accounts Receivable

Overview

Under the general direction of the Controller, reconciles EPIC patient payments with the bank and credit card statements to ensure accuracy and completeness in financial records. The ideal candidate will have experience with healthcare payment systems, strong reconciliation skills, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of accuracy and efficiency.

This position is considered Hybrid, which means that individuals in this position may work both at an approved Offsite location and Onsite at a primary location or multiple locations based on Business Needs.

Essential Duties:

• Ensures financial records are maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and accepted policies and procedures
• Maintains accounting ledgers to include cash and accounts receivable by reviewing and uploading account transactions.
• Reviews and reconciles general ledger account balances daily and monthly and performs analytical procedures to correct as necessary, preparing accurate and timely correcting journal voucher with a primary focus on reconciling EPIC patient payments with the bank statement on a daily/weekly/monthly basis
• Collaborates with billing and revenue cycle teams to resolve payment discrepancies and issues promptly
• Stays updated with EPIC system updates and changes related to patient payments
• Maintains internal control environment processes, and procedures
• Prepares audit work papers to support the external audit as needed for the Controller
• Runs standard reports from the accounting system and prepares or assists in preparing special reports from the accounting system upon request
• Ensures accurate and timely monthly and year end closes and ensures all financial reporting deadlines are met
• Reconciles bank and credit card accounts accurately and timely and reports any discrepancies to supervisor immediately
• Maintains clear and open lines of communication with internal customers, vendors, other Central Health staff, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders
• Maintains accounting controls and financial security by following policies, procedures and internal controls
• Supports the Controller and the Deputy CFO as necessary through special project work

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and financial accounting practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of and ability to use common applications such as Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Knowledge of sound business practices and effective work techniques; ability to manage time effectively.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and reconciliation processes.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Applying accounting rules and procedures.
• Use of spreadsheets.
• Processing large volumes of numerical data.
• Ability to record data/information. Medium
• Establishing work priorities to ensure completion of job tasks within a specified time frame.
• Operating a personal computer and related equipment.
• Use automated financial systems
• Analyze and explain complex financial data
• Analyze account balances to determine if they are properly stated
• Correct accounting errors
• Work under general direction
• Work cooperatively with staff at all levels
• Write clearly and to communicate effectively with different types of personalities

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree Degree in accounting, finance, or other relevant field with at least 30 hours of accounting.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 2 years of experience performing routine and complex general ledger accounting duties.