Department Function: Finance
Summary of position: Under the supervision of the Controller, manage the General Ledger, including collection and processing of payments, bank reconciliations, AR aging schedule, resolving posting discrepancies, month-end closing, and maintenance of weekly/monthly standard reports.
Essential Functions:
Patient and Grants A/R, Cash, Bank reconciliations                                                 50%
Monthly Adjusting entries and Accruals          15%
Standard Reports Preparation and Analysis   15%
Other duties as assigned                                 20%              

• Reconcile patient account posting
• Answer communications (phone, mail and email) regarding any billing or claims-related concerns.
• Prepare reports for and participate in Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) weekly meetings.
• Count and record cash collected and prepare cash deposit.
• Travel to multiple clinic sites to collect fees from all AHS Family Health Center locations on a weekly basis.
• Reconcile monthly bank statements to the GL.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and up-to-date records for various Journal Entries.
• Post and review payments received to appropriate accounts.
• Assist in balancing accounts receivable, reconciling statements as needed.
• Assist in preparing financial and statistical reports as directed

• 2-3 years of experience working in an accounting setting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred.
• Experience with FQHC AR/collections, a plus
• Bilingual, a plus
• Highly organized, self-starter
• Patience to perform daily functions
• Customer service skills
• good work ethic - team player

• Frequently work in a seated position at a desk, frequent walking.
• Respond and react immediately to verbal instructions/requests and to auditory signals from equipment and personnel.
• Physically close and distance visual activities involving objects, persons, and paperwork, as well as discriminate depth and color perception.
• Perform mathematical calculations for billing transactions and administration. 
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using appropriate grammar, vocabulary, word usage, and interpersonal skills.
• Typing and computer skills needed to process and submit claims online, and to communicate with personnel.

• Experience with general office software (Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Access)
• Experience with MIP or other accounting software, preferred

• Work Habits:
  • Accept constructive criticism with a positive attitude
  • Regular and punctual attendance
  • Show initiative and responsibility
  • Exercise efficient time management
  • Organized and ability to multi-task
• Patient relationships
  • Approach patients in a professional manner
  • Adapt communications to individual’s ability to understand
  • Maintain confidentiality (HIPAA)
• Staff relationships
  • Work as a team member
  • Show leadership
  • Follow established policies and procedures
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Use medical terminology appropriately
• Provide services in courteous and pleasant manner
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Maintain personal grooming appropriate to the health care profession