Financial Specialist - (ZR_20693_JOB)

<span id="spandesc"><p>This is a remote position.</p> <span><span><b>Job Highlights:</b></span></span> <br/> <span><span>• 40 hours per week</span></span> <br/> <span><span>• Permanent work from home</span></span> <br/> <span><span><span><span>• Monday to Friday</span></span></span></span> <br/> <span><span>• 9:00am to 6:00pm Seattle, WA time</span></span> <br/> <br/> <br/> The <span> </span> <b>Financial Specialist</b> is responsible for processing financial transactions, maintaining financial records, and ensuring compliance with Medi-Cal and Central California Alliance for Health (CCAH) Community Supports billing guidelines. This position plays a key role in managing financial assistance for housing-related services, reviewing documentation for accuracy, and ensuring timely reimbursements. <br/> <b>Key Responsibilities:</b> <br/> <ol start="1"> <li> <b>Financial Processing &amp; Documentation</b> <br/> </li> <ul> <li>Review and process financial transactions related to housing assistance, including security deposits, rental payments, and utility arrears.<br/></li> <li>Maintain financial records and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.<br/></li> <li>Assist in preparing and submitting invoices to CCAH and other funding entities.<br/></li> </ul> <li> <b>Billing and Reimbursement Management</b> <br/> </li> <ul> <li>Ensure proper documentation is submitted with financial claims to avoid reimbursement delays.<br/></li> <li>Track and reconcile housing assistance payments.<br/></li> <li>Assist in resolving discrepancies in invoices or payments.<br/></li> </ul> <li> <b>Compliance &amp; Reporting</b> <br/> </li> <ul> <li>Maintain compliance with<span> </span><b>Medi-Cal</b>,<span> </span><b>CCAH</b>, and Mystis Adult and Family Services financial policies.<br/></li> <li>Participate in financial audits and reviews to ensure compliance with reimbursement policies.<br/></li> <li>Generate financial reports for housing assistance expenditures.<br/></li> </ul> <li> <b>Client &amp; Vendor Relations</b> <br/> </li> <ul> <li>Communicate with landlords, utility providers, and vendors regarding financial assistance payments.<br/></li> <li>Work closely with case managers to verify client eligibility for financial aid.<br/></li> <li>Ensure vendors receive timely payments and resolve any billing disputes.<br/></li> </ul> </ol> <br/> </span> <br/> <span id="spanreq"><h3>Requirements</h3> <b>Qualifications:</b> <br/> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in<span> </span><b>Accounting, Finance, Business Administration</b>, or a related field.<br/></li> <li>Minimum<span> </span><b>2 years of experience</b> in financial processing, accounting, or billing.<br/></li> <li>Experience in<span> </span><b>healthcare finance, Medi-Cal, or housing-related funding</b> preferred.<br/></li> <li>Proficiency in QuickBooks, Excel, and other accounting software.<br/></li> <li>Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.<br/></li> <li>Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.<br/></li> </ul> <br/> </span> <br/> <span id="spanben"><h3>Benefits</h3> <span><span><b>Independent Contractor Perks</b></span></span> <br/> <ul> <li>HMO Coverage for eligible locations<br/></li> <li><span><span><span>Permanent work from home</span></span></span><br/></li> <li><span><span><span>Immediate hiring</span></span></span><br/></li> <li><span><span><span>Steady freelance job</span></span></span><br/></li> </ul> <span>ZR_20693_JOB</span> <br/> </span> <br/>