Accounting Clerk I

Accounting Clerk I FLSA: Non-exempt Reports To: Billing & AR Manager 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. 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: 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. Proficiency in Excel and Outlook and experience with Therap is preferred. Highly organized, with good time management and effective prioritization. Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language. Major Responsibilities: Assist with monthly Medicaid billings Reconcile outstanding AR, including timely and accurate resolution of claims' denials and adjustments. Complete end of Month analyses for preparation of monthly closing. Collaborate with internal departments and external parties to resolve issues involving eligibility, attendance, service units, billing adjustments, and voids. Follow all Federal, State, and Agency rules and regulations. Adhere to the strictest confidentiality; and follow all HIPAA guidelines/regulations. Assure timely and accurate processing of accounts payable transactions including receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices. Assist with various vendor reconciliations. Disclaimer – The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Liberty reserves the right at its sole discretion to amend its policies, programs and/or guidelines, including the contents of this job description, at any time without prior notice. A candidate's rate of pay is based upon a consideration of several factors which may vary based upon the position. These factors may include education, prior work experience, licenses, certifications and labor markets. In addition to your pay, Liberty cares about you and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Liberty offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves.