Part-Time Accounting Specialist

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Attentive Care is a well-established, privately owned and operated home healthcare company serving the Capital District for close to 50 years. We are currently seeking a Part-Time Accounting Specialist to join our team.

The Part-Time Accounting Specialist will assist with the fiscal operations of the corporate office, with primary responsibilities for accounts payable, cash application, collections, billing and eligibility follow-up, compliance support, and Accounting Department cross-training.

• Demonstrates quality service and effective communication.
• Processes accounts payable and client refunds twice monthly in the office.
• Applies MLTC cash receipts promptly and accurately.
• Follows up weekly on Medicaid billing, collections, eligibility, denials, and payment discrepancies.
• Follows up weekly on MLTC collections, denials, unpaid claims, and payment discrepancies.
• Follows up weekly on Private Long-Term Care inquiries, missing signatures, and documentation; routes related billing matters to Billing.
• Prepares weekly staffing invoices and follows up on collections, including Trinity accounts.
• Assists with monthly Wage Parity.
• Completes monthly exclusion checks and maintains supporting documentation.
• Researches stale checks and coordinates resolution or reissue.
• Coordinates with clients, insurers, and staff on payer inquiries, eligibility, and payment issues; escalates unresolved denials and billing discrepancies to the Accounting Manager.
• Cross-trains on payroll and other Accounting Department functions to provide backup coverage.
• Participates in finance meetings and process improvement; assists with calls, filing, and administrative support.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

This is a part-time position with an expectation of four (4) hours per day, Monday through Friday, during regular business hours. Flexible scheduling is permitted with management approval.

The position is Office / Hybrid Remote. At least one (1) day in the office per week is expected.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree or higher in business, accounting, or finance preferred.
• Bookkeeping experience with accounts payable and collections follow-up required; experience with billing preferred.
• Staff Accountant or accounts receivable experience preferred.
• Strong bookkeeping and accounting fundamentals required.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills required.
• Knowledge of Medicaid, MLTC, and long-term care reimbursement processes required.
• Moderate to strong computer skills required.
• Experience following up on denials required.
• Experience communicating with clients, insurers, or staff on billing, eligibility, or payment issues required.
• Experience with Quick Books preferred.
• Eligible to work in the United States required.

• Competitive pay: 18-20 USD hourly
• Paid time off
• Ongoing training and professional growth opportunities
• Special incentives and more