Purpose: 

The Accounts Receivable Specialist is to assist in the daily accounting functions of the facility in accordance with current acceptable accounting and cost reimbursement principles relating to the long-term care operation.

Essential Job Functions Duties and Responsibilities: 

Functions

• Responsible for billing, posting of payments and adjustments, and assisting in the monitoring of the collection of accounts receivables for assigned payers and all reporting associated with the assigned payer.
• Responsible for compilation and organization of monthly packet information, month audit information and year end reports and audit information associated with cash and assigned facilities by the recorded due dates.
• Completes all phases of balances and checks to close out month and begin statement process for assigned facilities by the last work day of the month.
• Responsible for reports, projects, and other clerical duties as may be assigned by the Regional Accounting Office Manager or the Innovative Rehabilitation Administrator.
• Carries out all job duties following the established policies and practices consistent with the mission and philosophy of the facility.
• Responsible for promoting a safe work environment.
• Demonstrates an attitude of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality by the use of excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills and a spirit of team play in order to assure high quality out comes in all areas of responsibility.
• Maintains and promotes a strict level of confidentiality regarding residents and facility issues consistent with the Office Policies and Resident rights.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, follow instructions, and accept constructive criticism.
• Must be able to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public. 
• Must be able to work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and potentially hostile people within the facility.
• Must be able to speak, write and understand English in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication with supervisors, employees, residents, and families.

Education and Experience: 

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate’s Degree in Accounting preferred.
• Minimum of three years experience in an office setting with progressive knowledge in record keeping or bookkeeping. Or, a combination of education and experience which would provide the specialized knowledge required for the position.

Physical Requirements: 

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.  Individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or others in the work place will not be considered qualified for employment if physical requirements cannot be eliminated or reduced by reasonable accommodation.

Essential functions are carried out in a variety of positions including standing and sitting.  To meet residents’ needs, all positions require the ability to move freely through the building.  Other physical demands are required as described below.

Equipment and Tools

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(Those that cannot be delegated to a co-worker.)

Equipment: Computer and personal communication devices; Office equipment

Working Conditions

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Physical Conditions:

   Extreme temperatures      Noise          Wet and/or humid      Vibration

Workplace Hazards:

X Blood, body fluids and/or infectious disease        Hot Water         Mechanical

       Electrical           Chemical            Gasses       Other___________