Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accounts Receivable SpecialistHeritage Christian Services is seeking candidates for an Accounts Receivable Specialist position. In this role you will perform and support day-to-day billing operations, ensuring services are billed accurately, timely, and in accordance with payer requirements. The position also provides related accounts receivable support and promotes the mission, vision, and values of Heritage Christian Services, Inc.Pay for this position: $22.35 / hr - $25.35 / hrThe salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above range represents the organization's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.ResponsibilitiesPerforms accurate and timely billing for assigned programs and payers, including:Electronic Medicaid billing.QuickBooks invoice billing.State-paid voucher billing.Reviews billing documentation and supporting records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance before submission.Identifies, communicates, researches, and resolves billing errors, claim rejections, denials, and other submission issues.Monitors outstanding billing items and follows up with internal teams, payers, and state agencies to support timely reimbursement.Verifies client Medicaid enrollment and eligibility through ePACES and resolves enrollment-related billing issues.Maintains residential and day habilitation service authorizations and the residential move report to support accurate billing.Maintains billing information and electronic documentation systems, including Millin and Therap.Renews provider numbers annually and maintains required billing credentials in accordance with payer guidelines.Stay up to date on billing processes and help resolve questions as needed.Processes compliance inquiries related to billing and supporting documentation.Supports the A/R Manager with billing-related account analysis, reconciliations, reporting, and monthly revenue close activities.Assists with collection follow-up and investigation of accounts due when related to unresolved billing activity.QualificationsAssociate degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.One to five years of billing, healthcare reimbursement, or related accounting experience preferred.Experience with Medicaid billing, claims submission, denial resolution, service authorizations, or payer requirements strongly preferred.Demonstrated ability to review detailed billing records, research discrepancies, meet deadlines, and communicate issues clearly.Experience with accounts receivable analysis and reconciliation preferred.Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel; experience with electronic billing or documentation systems preferred.Our Commitment to Equity and JusticeWe believe that people are entitled to dignity, respect, equity and justice. We champion a society that removes barriers. We reject racism and discrimination of any kind. We protest systemic and political inequities that marginalize people, recognizing that there is a history of structural racism in the United States. We will continue to learn and change to achieve justice. We know that strength comes from unity.