Medicaid and Tuition Billing Assistant

Job Details
Level
Experienced
Job Location
Administrative Office - New York, NY
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
Bachelors Degree
Salary Range
$55,000.00 - $60,000.00 Salary/year
Travel Percentage
None
Job Shift
Day
Description
Position will be responsible for Assisting with the processing of claims for participants in the agency's Community Service programs and Education Program, assuring that the agency is accurately capturing client and student billing information. In addition, this position will be responsible for assisting in maintaining and reconciling social security funds for the individuals who reside in the agency's residences and any records related to Tuition and Evaluation billing.
Essential Functions
• Enter Medicaid billing/claims in Millin Software according to OPWDD guidelines.
• Assist with communicating with community service program staff to ensure proper documentation for our individuals in our residencies.
• Record revenue in Sage lntacct financial system.
• Posting monthly cash receipts and record payments in Accounts Receivable
• Quarterly reconciliation of revenue billed based on Medicaid rates to general revenue accounts.
• Assist Monthly review of Accounts Receivable aging report
• Assist Managing social security payments for residents in Community Service programs.
• Assist and be primary Back up for Tuition and Evaluation Billing
Secondary Functions
• General Accounting - Assists with journal entries, AP adjustments, accruals, schedules and month end closing procedures
• Assist in annual financial audit
• Ad-Hoc Projects as assigned
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business or related field is required
Experience
3 year of experience in billing and accounts receivable. Experience with Medicaid billing a plus.
Skills and Competencies
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Communication - Ability to communicate effectively with others, using the spoken and written word.
• Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one's conduct.
• Functional knowledge of computerized accounting systems and strong knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel
EEO Statement
Birch Family Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Birch Family Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Birch Family Services expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Birch Family Services' employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.