Accounts Receivable Accountant

Job Details Location: Tustin, CA 92782; Position Type: Full Time At LIBERTY Dental Plan, we are committed to making quality dental care accessible while delivering exceptional service to our members, providers, and clients. We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Accounts Receivable Accountant to join our Finance team. This role is ideal for a finance professional who enjoys working with numbers, solving problems, and ensuring the accuracy of critical financial processes. This is a Hybrid position with an expectation of the team member being in the Tustin, CA office three days a week and working remotely the other two. Position Summary The Accounts Receivable Accountant is responsible for monitoring cash receipts and ensuring payments are received, processed, and recorded accurately and timely. This position supports invoicing, collections, reconciliations, client billing inquiries, and audit activities while helping maintain the integrity of the organization’s accounts receivable operations. Essential Functions Process and apply daily payments accurately and timely. Prepare and distribute monthly invoices. Manage collection activities and monitor aging receivables. Escalate delinquent accounts as appropriate. Perform premium reconciliations and account balancing activities. Respond to client inquiries regarding billing, eligibility, and account-related matters. Process payments received over the phone. Support financial audits by providing documentation and account analysis. Calculate monthly accounts receivable reserves and document reserve rationale. Perform other duties and special projects as assigned. Qualifications Required Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Minimum of two (2) years of Accounts Receivable experience. Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Strong written and verbal communication skills. Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time management skills. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs. Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining efficiency and accuracy. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Sage 300 accounting software. Work Environment This position is primarily performed in a professional office setting and involves extended periods of sitting, computer use, data entry, and close attention to financial information. Benefits Competitive pay structure and savings options to help you reach your financial goals. Excellent 401(k) retirement benefits, including employer match, Roth IRA options, immediate vesting during the Safe Harbor period, and access to professional financial advice through Financial Engines. Affordable medical insurance, with low-cost premiums for employee-only coverage. Liberty subsidizes the cost for eligible dependents enrolled in the plan. 100% employer-paid dental coverage for employees and eligible dependents. Vision insurance with low-cost premiums for employee-only coverage and dependents. Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance, equal to one times your base salary, with options to purchase additional supplemental coverage. Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses. Voluntary benefit programs, including accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance. Long-term disability coverage. Expansive wellness programs, including company-wide wellness challenges, and gym discounts. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support mental health and well-being. Generous vacation and sick leave policies, with the ability to roll over unused time. 10 paid company holidays. Tuition reimbursement for eligible educational expenses. Remote or hybrid work options available for various positions. Compensation In the spirit of pay transparency, the base salary range for this position is $27.40 - $32.21 an hour, not including fringe benefits or potential bonuses. At Liberty, your final base salary will be determined by factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and experience. We are committed to pay equity and also consider the internal equity of our current team members when making final compensation decisions. Equal Opportunity Statement Liberty Dental Plan commits to maintaining a work environment that acknowledges all individuals within the workplace and will continue to engage in practices that are inclusive of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We strive to have every person within the organization have a sense of belonging while encouraging individuals to unleash their full potential. Liberty will leverage diverse perspectives in building high performance teams and organizational culture. Liberty Dental Plan will continue to strengthen and develop external partnerships by providing equitable health care access and improving population health in the communities we serve. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment, recruitment, promotions, and transfers, as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements. Liberty Dental Plan is an Equal Opportunity Employer / VETS / Disabled. No relocation assistance or sponsorship available at this time. #J-18808-Ljbffr Liberty Dental Plan