Financial Assistant - Accounts Receivable

POSITION PURPOSE:

Process accounts receivable claims and invoices along with other assistance to the Vice President of Financial Services in order to assure timely payment.

NATURE & SCOPE:

The Financial Assistant reports to the Vice President of Financial Services, who reports to the President. The Financial Assistant is responsible for the overall claims submission process. This position requires organization, communication, management of multiple priorities, and meeting several deadlines per week. The Financial Assistant provides assistance to the Vice President of Financial Services as needed. The position requires flexibility, capability of meeting deadlines, organization, and strong communication skills. It requires the ability to be employed full time. This is a non-exempt position.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES & Essential Functions
• Responsible for claims submission, claim resolution and follow-up activities
• Responsible for checking status on submitted claims to ensure accurate processing of claims
• Responsible for monthly renewals to county agencies and follow up as needed
• Responsible for monthly social security representative payee accounting
• Responsible for monthly statement for cost of care, room and board and cable
• Responsible for applying for social security benefits, GRH etc. when becoming a representative payee for a new admission
• Responsible for recording accurate information on spreadsheets for accounts receivable, leave days, services during the day and limit reports
• Responsible to follow up with varies agencies with regards to payments and issues
• Reviews monthly financial information for residents and records information on spreadsheet
• Responsible to train new supervisors on the financial process and occupancy reports
• Has knowledge of state and county policies and regulations on billing procedures
• Maintains all accounts receivable files which includes scanning to appropriate files
• Adheres to all Phoenix Residence, Inc. policies and procedures
• Communicates effectively and displays positive, supportive and cooperative conduct
• Other jobs as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:
• High School Diploma or equivalency.
• Education background and/or employment experience in bookkeeping and billing procedures.
• Ability to be employed full-time.
• Ability to read, write and speak the English Language.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to bend, stoop and reach.
• Experience with computer systems preferred.
• Ability to travel between sites and if driving, holds a valid license and maintains a safe driving record.