InfiCare Staffing Looking for Sr. Accounting Assistant at St Louis, MO Full Time

Role: Sr. Accounting Assistant

Duration: Full Time/ Permanent

Location: Louis, MO 63119 (Hybrid/ Remote, 3 days in office, 2 days remote)

Pay Rate: $20.00-$22.00 Hour + Benefits

Job Description

Summary: Under the supervision of the Accounting Manager, the Senior Accounting Assistant will perform accounting and clerical duties in accordance with standard procedures in general accounting. The position is responsible for associated month-end closing duties and reporting for a client population based on client deadlines and will also perform accounts receivable and calculate accruals.

• Candidates with outstanding, intermediate/advanced Excel skills and Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable experience in a medical or health insurance setting will be considered for this role.

Accounts Receivable

• • Post all Medicare, Medicaid, and Private A/R adjustments based on adjustment request form received
  • Prepare monthly journal entries related to revenue, cash, and accounts receivable

Reporting

• • Prepare monthly client report of expenses by specialty type
  • Generate reinsurance reporting required by client
  • Assist in preparation of other reports and analysis provided to clients or management

Month-End Close

• • Review reports available for accurate GL coding
  • Prepare monthly journal entries for clients based on reports
  • Calculate IBNR for clients based on utilization data
  • Report consistently inaccurate coding to the Accounting Manager
  • Participate in client’s financial audit calls as needed

Additional Functions

• Assists with the preparation of other reports and analysis as needed
• Communicates clearly and concisely, with sensitivity to the needs of others
• Maintains courteous, helpful and professional behavior on the job; displays a willingness and ability to be responsive in a warm and caring manner to all customer groups; consistently cooperates and supports organization in problem solving issues; ensures customer satisfaction; will support the success of the entire team; establishes and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers
• Follows all Policies and Procedures and HIPAA regulations
• Maintains a safe working environment
• Maintains the confidentiality of all company procedures, results, and information about participants, clients, providers and employees
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers
• Participates in any required training sessions/seminars
• Serves as a champion for the TRHC 32 Fundamentals
• Participates in special projects as requested

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Education/Experience Educational requirements include a High School Diploma. Associate Degree in Accounting is helpful
• Two years of accounting-related experience is required, and prior healthcare accounting experience is preferred.
• A/R & A/P experience in a medical environment is strongly preferred.
• Intermediate, current skills in Excel are required to effectively perform this role. Recent experience using pivot tables and formulas is required; candidates may be asked to demonstrate Excel skills during the interview process.
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers and clients
• Skilled in problem resolution; recommends suggestions to increase accuracy and/or efficiency
• Detail-oriented with ability to focus for extended periods
• Ability to work independently, seeking supervision as needed
• Ability to communicate professionally, clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing
• Ability to have superior attendance to effectively fulfill all functions of the position
• Ability to independently follow through on assigned tasks, without prompting
• Ability to prioritize effectively
• Ability to multitask

Physical Demands & Requirements

• Communicates by way of the telephone with participants, customers, vendors and staff
• Operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, fax machine and office printer
• Remains stationary for extended periods of time
• Occasionally exerts up to 20 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects

Work Environment

• This job operates in a professional or home office environment with a conversational noise level.
• No substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions is expected
• Moderate pressure to meet scheduled appointments and deadlines