Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Fee, Costs & Billing Specialist to join our financial operations team. In this pivotal role, you will manage the entire billing cycle, ensuring accurate and timely invoicing, cost analysis, and revenue recognition. Your expertise will help streamline our billing processes, maintain compliance with financial regulations, and support our commitment to exceptional financial management. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced environment where precision and efficiency are valued.
Duties
- Prepare and process invoices using various accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, PeopleSoft, and other financial systems to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
- Perform account reconciliation activities to verify the integrity of billing data and resolve discrepancies promptly.
- Manage accounts receivable by monitoring outstanding balances, following up on overdue payments, and facilitating collections through negotiation and customer service skills.
- Conduct detailed analysis of billing data and costs, utilizing GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) standards to ensure compliance with financial regulations.
- Maintain detailed records of billing transactions, journal entries, and revenue cycle management activities for audit readiness and reporting purposes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including legal, medical billing (if applicable), and governmental accounting departments to ensure proper CPT coding (Current Procedural Terminology), ICD-10 coding (International Classification of Diseases), and other medical terminology standards are adhered to.
- Support internal controls related to SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) compliance by documenting processes and assisting with audits as needed.
- Utilize technical accounting skills for account analysis, data entry, double entry bookkeeping, and general ledger management.
- Provide excellent customer service by addressing client inquiries regarding billing issues with professionalism and phone etiquette.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in public accounting or corporate accounting environments with a focus on billing, accounts receivable/payable, or revenue cycle management.
- Strong understanding of financial concepts including debits & credits, journal entries, account reconciliation, and analysis skills.
- Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, PeopleSoft, or similar platforms; experience with Quicken is a plus.
- Knowledge of medical billing procedures including CPT coding, ICD-10 coding, medical terminology, and healthcare-specific regulations is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with SOX compliance requirements and internal control procedures related to financial reporting.
- Excellent math skills with 10 key typing proficiency for efficient data entry.
- Ability to interpret complex financial data accurately while maintaining attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong negotiation skills coupled with effective phone etiquette for collections or dispute resolution scenarios.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to perform account analysis and identify discrepancies swiftly. Join us in a role where your expertise in financial software, accounting principles, and meticulous attention to detail will drive our success! We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values your contributions as we work together toward operational excellence in fee management and revenue optimization.
Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour
Work Location: Remote