Senior Billing Specialist

Job Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Billing Specialist to join our dynamic finance team. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the entire billing process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness across various accounts. Your expertise in accounting software, financial concepts, and billing procedures will drive efficiency and support our commitment to exceptional financial management. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess a passion for meticulous analysis and customer service, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Duties

• Manage the full cycle of billing processes, including invoice creation, review, and distribution using advanced accounting software such as Sage, PeopleSoft, or QuickBooks.
• Perform detailed account reconciliations to ensure accuracy of accounts receivable and payable records while adhering to GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) standards.
• Analyze financial data related to revenue cycle management, CPT coding, ICD-10 coding, and medical billing to optimize cash flow and reduce errors.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve billing discrepancies through negotiation and effective communication with clients or vendors.
• Maintain compliance with SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) controls by documenting procedures and conducting internal audits as required.
• Prepare journal entries, perform double entry bookkeeping, and execute month-end closing activities with precision.
• Support governmental and non-profit accounting functions by ensuring proper documentation and adherence to regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Proven experience in public accounting or corporate accounting environments with a focus on accounts receivable, accounts payable, or medical collections.
• Strong proficiency in accounting software such as Sage, PeopleSoft, QuickBooks, or similar platforms; experience with financial software like Quicken is a plus.
• Solid understanding of GAAP principles, SOX compliance requirements, and technical accounting practices.
• Familiarity with medical terminology, CPT coding, ICD-10 coding systems, and revenue cycle management processes.
• Excellent analysis skills combined with attention to detail for account reconciliation and account analysis tasks.
• Demonstrated ability in data entry, 10 key typing skills, and bookkeeping functions including journal entries and debits & credits management.
• Exceptional customer service skills paired with professional phone etiquette for engaging with clients or internal teams effectively.
• Strong negotiation skills coupled with problem-solving abilities to address billing issues proactively. Join us in a role where your expertise will directly impact our financial health while providing valuable support across our organization! We value energetic professionals eager to grow their careers in a collaborative environment committed to excellence in financial services.

Pay: $61,537.00 - $68,350.96 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Relocation assistance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Knoxville, TN 37934