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Job Title: Sr. Accounting Assistant
Location: Dallas, TX
Summary: Under the supervision of the Accounting Manager, the Senior
Accounting Assistant will perform accounting and clerical duties in accordance
with standard procedures in general accounting. The position is responsible for
associated month-end closing duties and reporting for a client population based
on client deadlines and will also perform accounts receivable and calculate
accruals.
Candidates with outstanding, intermediate/advanced Excel skills and Accounts
Receivable/Accounts Payable experience in a medical or health insurance setting
will be considered for this role.
Essential Functions:
Accounts Receivable
Post all Medicare, Medicaid, and Private A/R adjustments based on adjustment
request form received
Prepare monthly journal entries related to revenue, cash, and accounts receivable
Reporting
Prepare monthly client report of expenses by specialty type
Generate reinsurance reporting required by client
Assist in preparation of other reports and analysis provided to clients or
management
Month-End Close
Review reports available for accurate GL coding
Prepare monthly journal entries for clients based on reports
Calculate IBNR for clients based on utilization data
Report consistently inaccurate coding to the Accounting Manager
Participate in client's financial audit calls as needed
Additional Functions:
Assists with the preparation of other reports and analysis as needed
Communicates clearly and concisely, with sensitivity to the needs of others
Maintains courteous, helpful and professional behavior on the job; displays a
willingness and ability to be responsive in a warm and caring manner to all
customer groups; consistently cooperates and supports organization in problem
solving issues; ensures customer satisfaction; will support the success of the entire
team; establishes and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers
Follows all Policies and Procedures and HIPAA regulations
Maintains a safe working environment
Maintains the confidentiality of all company procedures, results, and information
about participants, clients, providers and employees
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers
Participates in any required training sessions/seminars
Serves as a champion for the TRHC 32 Fundamentals
Participates in special projects as requested
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Education/Experience Educational requirements include a High School Diploma.
Associate Degree in Accounting is helpful
Two years of accounting-related experience is required, and prior healthcare
accounting experience is preferred.
A/R & A/P experience in a medical environment is strongly preferred.
Intermediate, current skills in Excel are required to effectively perform this role.
Recent experience using pivot tables and formulas is required; candidates may be
asked to demonstrate Excel skills during the interview process.
Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co[1]workers and clients
Skilled in problem resolution; recommends suggestions to increase accuracy
and/or efficiency
Detail-oriented with ability to focus for extended periods
Ability to work independently, seeking supervision as needed
Ability to communicate professionally, clearly and effectively, verbally and in
writing
Ability to have superior attendance to effectively fulfill all functions of the position
Ability to independently follow through on assigned tasks, without prompting
Ability to prioritize effectively
Ability to multitask
Physical Demands & Requirements:
Communicates by way of the telephone with participants, customers,
vendors and staff
Operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a
calculator, copy machine, fax machine and office printer
Remains stationary for extended periods of time
Occasionally exerts up to 20 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull or move
objects
Visual acuity to perform activities such as identifying, inputting and
analyzing data on a computer terminal and/or in hard copy
Frequent, repetitive use of hands/fingers entering information on a
keyboard
Occasional reaching to retrieve shelved items
Work Environment:
No substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions is expected
Moderate pressure to meet scheduled appointments and deadlines
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
