AHCCCS

Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System
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The Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), Arizona’s Medicaid agency, is driven by its mission to deliver comprehensive, cost-effective health care to Arizonans in need. AHCCCS is a nationally acclaimed model among Medicaid programs and a recipient of multiple awards for excellence in workplace effectiveness and flexibility.

AHCCCS employees are passionate about their work, committed to high performance, and dedicated to serving the citizens of Arizona. Among government agencies, AHCCCS is recognized for high employee engagement and satisfaction, supportive leadership, and flexible work environments, including remote work opportunities. With career paths for seasoned professionals in a variety of fields, entry-level positions, and internship opportunities, AHCCCS offers meaningful career opportunities in a competitive industry.

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Accounting Specialist 1

Job Location:

Address: Division of Business and Finance (DBF)
801 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034

Posting Details:

Salary: $42,712 - $43,778

Grade: 16

Open Until Filled

Job Summary:

The Division of Division of Business and Finance (DBF) is looking for a highly motivated individual to join our team as an Accounting Specialist 1. Position is located in the Finance Section, Programmatic Payables Unit. This position assists providers with their direct deposit processes; research and answer their inquiries in regards to payment issues; oversees the weekly collation and mailing of providers' remittance advice; reconciliation of settlements and deposits.

This position may be available for remote work within Arizona (# days per week in the office/hoteling).

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Follow up on problems/issues with submitted forms; maintain files for all ACH. Assist providers with issues and questions related to their Vendor Authorization forms or accounts. Assist with return ACH payment notices from GAO and process ACH cancellations and updates.
• Complete provider overpayment check deposit process by maintaining the check logs, entering all checks in Check flow database, and entering deposits in AZ360. 
• Research and answer in bound Call Center provider calls regarding payments, remittances, etc. Refer misdirected calls to the correct department.
• Coordinate and prepare files for archiving following the guidelines.
• Perform stop payment requests initiated by providers in accordance with GAO and AHCCCS policy.
• Assist with returned ACH notices from GAO and process cancellations and changes information.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:
• Basic principles, concepts, practices, methods and techniques of government accounting.
• Mainframe, PMMIS and AZ360 in order to research provider's payments.
• Comprehensive knowledge of reconciliation processes.
• Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word and Access databases.

Skill in:
• Preparing and updating Excel worksheets.
• Oral and written communication.
• Work techniques required in maintaining records through automated accounting systems.
• Interpersonal relationships as applied to individuals associated with this agency, other State agencies and healthcare providers.
• Accurate and quick data entry skills.
• Work techniques required to maintain accounting records through automated systems including personal computer skills and mainframe skills.
• Organizational skills.

Ability to:
• Adapt to changing priorities in an efficient and effective manner.
• Analyze and research problems independently, determines the nature of the problems and provide resolutions.
• Develop and maintain various information tracking worksheets in Excel.