Billing and Collections Clerk (31062)

SUMMARY

The Billing and Collections Clerk is responsible for all company billing and ensures timely receipt of payment. This position monitors aging accounts and ensures that all collection activity is handled professionally, timely, and in accordance with all company policies and procedures and state and federal guidelines.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Prepare and maintain systematic, accurate, and timely processing of all invoices and billing reports.
• Ensure all invoicing is billed daily and in accordance with company practices and client contract agreements. Perform any follow-up on provider bills not received in a timely manner to decrease invoicing delays.
• Conduct systematic review of all aging accounts over 30 days and contacts clients regarding the collection of outstanding accounts.
• Print and mail current and/or past due invoices as needed.
• Contact clients to resolve any invoice problems or discrepancies and if necessary, make additional contact with clients for the collection of outstanding invoices.
• Research and respond to inquiries regarding payment issues and invoices.
• Maintain files on all billing and accounting information.
• Report any unresolved disputes with customers to the Accounting Manager for resolution.
• Prepare and provide various information as requested for audits.
• Ensure the confidentiality and security of all financial files.
• Perform a variety of clerical duties including, but not limited to, answering telephone inquiries, taking messages, filing, scanning and photocopying.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or equivalent required. A minimum of two years on the job experience in accounts receivable and/or collections preferred.

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, decimals, fractions, hours & minutes, and possess the ability to compute rates and percentages.
• Must be knowledgeable in multiple software programs, including, but not limited to, Great Plains, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and the Internet.

• Ability to follow instructions and respond to managements' directions accurately.
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering financial information. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality and monitors own work to ensure quality is met.
• Must demonstrate exceptional communication skills by conveying necessary information accurately, listening effectively and asking questions where clarification is needed.
• Must be able to work independently, prioritize work activities and use time efficiently.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Must be able to stay focused and concentrate under normal or heavy distractions.
• Must be able to work well under pressure and or strict deadlines.
• Must be able to demonstrate and promote a positive team -oriented environment.
• Must possess the ability to manage change, delays, or unexpected events appropriately.
• Ability to follow all company policies and procedures in effect at time of hire and as they may change or be added from time to time.

LANGUAGE/COMMUNICATION SKILLS

• Ability to write clearly and informatively to all required audiences and edit own work for appropriate spelling and grammar.
• Ability to respond appropriately and professionally to all inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, upper management, and/or members of the business community.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position generally consists of:

• Ability to work at a desk or similar office-type furnishings up to 8 hours a day or longer as required by business needs.
• Ability to operate a computer up to 4 hours at a time.
• Ability to travel to different floors of the office or other locations.
• Ability to move throughout the office.
• Occasionally lifting and/or carrying up to 10 lbs.
• Occasionally pushing/pulling up to 10 lbs.
• Occasionally subject to bending, squatting or twisting.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Extended hours are occasionally required beyond the regular eight (8) hour work day.
• The incumbent may be located in a busy, open office area and must be able to work with frequent interruptions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.