Accounting Specialist for Non-Profit Organization Supporting Individuals with IDD

Accounting Specialist

The Arc of Lehigh and Northampton Counties

The Arc of Lehigh and Northampton Counties supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities of all ages through advocacy, education, and a wide range of services. Our work is grounded in dignity, choice, inclusion, and respect, and we believe strong, accurate financial operations are essential to sustaining our programs and supporting the individuals and families we serve.

We are seeking an Accounting Specialist with strong Medicaid billing experience, including PROMISe, to support accurate and compliant financial operations across the organization. This role plays a critical part in ensuring billing integrity, resolving discrepancies, and supporting the financial processes that sustain our services.

Why You’ll Love This Role

This is a highly detail-oriented and impactful role where your work directly supports the financial integrity of programs serving individuals with disabilities. You will play a key role in ensuring billing accuracy, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining compliance with Medicaid and other funding requirements.

You will work closely with finance leadership and program teams, gaining exposure to multiple aspects of accounting while contributing to a mission-driven organization.

Your work will directly support funding, service delivery, and organizational sustainability.

What You’ll Do

You will manage billing processes for Medicaid-funded and Private Pay services, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with all applicable regulations. You will work directly with the PROMISe billing system, including importing remittance advice, tracking denials, and reconciling payments.

You will process accounts receivable activities, including posting payments, adjusting claims, and following up on outstanding balances or discrepancies. You will investigate and resolve billing errors and denials, ensuring accounts are accurate and up to date.

You will support accounts payable functions, including entering invoices, maintaining vendor records, and assisting with payment processing.

You will prepare deposits, record cash receipts, and maintain accurate financial records. You will also assist with reporting activities, including tracking billing metrics and identifying trends.

You will collaborate with internal teams and the CFO to support financial operations, while maintaining strict confidentiality of financial and client information.

You’ll Thrive If You’re

Someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with numbers and systems. You take pride in producing accurate work and are motivated to resolve issues and improve processes.

You are comfortable working independently while managing multiple priorities, and you are able to follow through on tasks with minimal supervision.

You are a strong communicator who can work effectively with internal teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure financial processes run smoothly.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong experience in billing, accounts receivable, and/or accounts payable
• Experience with Medicaid billing required; experience with PROMISe strongly preferred
• Experience working in a human services, healthcare, or similar regulated environment preferred
• Ability to track, investigate, and resolve billing discrepancies and claim denials
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Proficiency with Excel and accounting or billing systems
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• Associate’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Valid driver’s license
• Criminal and/or FBI background checks and other clearances as required by PA Department of Human Services regulations

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employer paid life insurance and short term disability
• Opportunities for professional development
• Mileage reimbursement when applicable
• Voluntary supplemental insurance options

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Arc of Lehigh and Northampton Counties is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Join us in supporting the financial operations that make our services possible. Apply today and be part of a team that values accuracy, accountability, and meaningful impact

Pay: $19.28 - $26.51 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience with Medicaid billing?
• Do you have experience using the PROMISe billing system?
• Do you have at least 3 years of experience in billing, accounts receivable, or accounts payable?
• Are you proficient in Excel and comfortable working with accounting or billing systems?
• Have you worked in a healthcare, human services, or similar regulated environment?

Work Location: In person