Accounting Specialist

NATURE OF WORKFairfield Memorial Hospital is seeking a detail oriented and highly organized Accounting Specialist to join the Finance team. This unique position combines accounting, medical staff credentialing, payer enrollment, payroll backup, and regulatory compliance responsibilities. The Accounting Specialist plays a key role in supporting the organization's financial integrity, audit readiness, provider credentialing processes, and enrollment activities. This position is responsible for month end and year end accounting support, journal entries, bank reconciliations, audit preparation, provider credentialing, OPPE/FPPE reporting, payer enrollments, and payroll backup. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with organizational policies and healthcare regulations.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESPerform monthly bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliationsResearch and resolve reconciliation discrepancies and variancesPrepare monthly and year end journal entriesAssist with month end and year end close processesSupport annual audits by preparing documentation and supporting schedulesMaintain organized and audit ready financial recordsAssist with regulatory and financial reporting requirementsCoordinate provider credentialing and recredentialing activitiesMaintain provider licenses, certifications, privileges, and required documentationAssist with OPPE and FPPE reporting processesMaintain files in accordance with Joint Commission standards and organizational policiesProcess provider enrollments, revalidations, and updates with Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payersMonitor application status and follow up on outstanding enrollmentsMaintain provider information within enrollment databases and systemsWork with providers and payers to resolve enrollment issuesServe as backup for payroll processingAssist with payroll-related reconciliations and reporting as neededMaintain strict confidentiality of employee informationSupport Finance Department projects and process improvementsPerform other duties as assignedCOMPENSATION: $23.00-$34.00 per hourSCHEDULE: Monday-Friday; 8:00 am-4:30 pmBENEFITS403(b) Retirement PlanPPO Health Insurance PlanHDHP Health Insurance Plan w/ Health Savings AccountDental Insurance PlanVision Insurance PlanShort and Long Term Disability InsuranceBasic and Voluntary Life Insurance PlansPaid Time Off (Vacation/Sick/Illinois Paid Leave/Holiday)Flexible Work SchedulesProfessional Development OpportunitiesWHAT FMH HAS TO OFFERFairfield Memorial Hospital is a mission focused critical access hospital dedicated to providing exceptional care to the patients and families we serve, with a strong commitment to improving the health and well being of our community through compassionate service, clinical excellence, and a supportive culture that empowers employees to do their best work. Furthermore, FMH offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well being, and long term professional development. We strive to ensure employees feel valued, supported, and equipped to make a meaningful impact. FMH is a drug free workplace, and all candidates must complete a pre‑employment drug screening in accordance with Illinois law. We proudly uphold Equal Opportunity Employment practices and welcome applicants of all backgrounds without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONSRequired: Associate Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Healthcare Administration, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience; Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.Preferred: Associate Degree in Accounting or Finance; Healthcare finance, credentialing, or provider enrollment experience; Experience with accounting, payroll, or ERP software systems.EXPERIENCERequired: Minimum of three (3) years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, credentialing, payer enrollment, healthcare administration, or a related field.Preferred: Experience with reconciliations, financial reporting support, or provider enrollment processes; Healthcare experience strongly preferred.SKILLSStrong knowledge of accounting and reconciliation principles.Ability to analyze data and identify discrepancies.Excellent organizational and time management skills.Strong attention to detail and accuracy.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, lookups, and pivot tables.Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.Effective verbal and written communication skills.Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial, payroll, and provider information.Knowledge of provider credentialing, payer enrollment, and healthcare regulatory requirements preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr Priority Dispatch Corp.