Accounts Receivable Specialist

Description

Remote Accounts Recievable Specialist

Starting at $45,760 up to $52,975/year depending on experience, higher education and licensure

 

As an Accounts Receivable Specialist at Devereux, you will work with a team of dedicated professionals who share your passion working for an organization where their work contributes to our mission and helping individuals in need.

 

Responsible for billing and managing individual accounts receivable by funding source, by client. Maintains current, accurate computerized client accounts and supporting hard copy files. Bills payors and funding agencies in an accurate and timely manner, in accordance with established procedures. Ensures timely payment of bills with accurate application to client accounts. Applies extensive and intensive follow-up techniques in order to collect on aged accounts.

REPORTS TO: Client Accounts Receivable Manager

 

Key Responsibilities

• Performs billing and collections duties for assigned funders and/or programs.
• Completes EHR adjustments and ensures thorough documentation is obtained from funders.
• Monitor and report on accounts receivable activities for assigned programs or funders.   
• Conducts timely research and resolution of credit balances.  
• Provide support for cash application and revenue adjustments as requested / needed to ensure timely completion for month end close. 
• Works collaboratively to improve systems and foster strong business relationships with funding agencies and other stakeholders. 

What We’re Looking For

• Associates degree in Business Administration, Accounting or equivalent experience preferred
• Knowledge of Pennsylvania Medicaid, Health Choices, and other third-party billing processes
• Experience with excel, automated billing systems and electronic health records
• Excellent customer service, written communication, and problem-solving skills
• Analytical with the ability to put processes together and have strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to prioritize, coordinate and simultaneously maintain multiple projects with high level of quality and productivity

 

 

*Interested in advancing your career? Devereux is proud to offer ASCEND – the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers – the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. This program includes 100% of tuition covered (up to $15k reimbursed annually for undergraduate and $25k reimbursed annually for graduate) and student loan repayment!  Learn more here.

 

Qualifications

Must be at least 21 years or older

Associates degree in finance or related degree required

1-2 years experience in AR required

Must have experience with excel, great communication skills and EHR's

 

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

Company Overview

Company Overview 

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.    

 

Our Mission: Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.    

With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care. 

 

Our Culture, Our Expectations  

At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a