Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Department

Accounting

Reports to

Controller

Position Purpose

The Staff Accountant at Annandale Village will manage billing for all levels of care, oversee purchasing processes, attend new admissions meetings, and handle credit card processing, bank reconciliations and assist with month-end close. This role ensures accurate financial tracking, timely billing, and smooth operational support for the organization’s financial activities and admissions.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in a business-focused discipline. At least 2 years’ general accounting experience.

Good organizational skills and the ability to work with diverse populations.

Must have strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Must be at least 21 years of age, have a valid Class C Georgia Driver’s License, proof of vehicle insurance, and meet company policy regarding MVR requirements.

Must meet state requirements regarding a GBI and FBI criminal history record check which requires fingerprinting.

Must undergo and pass a drug screening and screening for Tuberculosis.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Compile information required to bill for services

Submit monthly Medicaid, Medicare, and insurance claims for skilled nursing and Medicaid Waiver services

Responsible for billing issues / denied claims resolution while communicating progress to the Controller on a weekly basis

Process monthly billing for Personal Care Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living and Day programs.

Work with skilled nursing staff to perform monthly triple check.

Manage census changes for billing purposes in Electronic Health Records.

Manage new admissions including, benefits verifications and family communication for new residents as well as outpatient and inpatient therapy services .

Assist families with benefits changes related to Medicaid and Medicare.

Resolve and communicate changes in patient liability for skilled nursing residents.

Manage Medicaid applications and renewals for skilled nursing residents.

Maintain Medicaid and Medicare Bad Debt Logs

Serve as super user for Point Click Care billing system.

Responsible for Advanced Beneficiary Notifications and Notices of Medicare Non-coverage

Purchasing and inventory management including tracking of par inventory levels and expense allocation.

Receive and process supply purchase requests in compliance with approval and budget policies.

Process credit card transactions and reconcile monthly credit card statements.

Prepare monthly bank reconciliations

Serve as backup for payroll specialist.

Assist with annual budgeting

Prepare revenue analysis reports

Assist with month-end and year-end close

Assist with audit and IRS Form 990 preparation.

Assist with compilation of information for Medicaid and Medicare Cost Reports

Maintain knowledge of Georgia Medicaid and Medicare regulations.

Attends all required and assigned trainings.

Performs other duties that may be necessary in the best interest of Annandale at Suwanee, Inc. to meet the personal service needs of the Annandale Villagers.

Job performance will be assessed at least annually using the Annandale Village performance evaluation process.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Personal Skills and Traits Desired / Physical Requirements

• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands; use fingers; handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk; and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand, and walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, or crawl.
• Employee is required to lift up to 25 pounds and / or move up to 75 pounds (with assistance).
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Employee is required to transport (drive) and assist Villagers in and out of vehicles.
• Employee is required to perform CPR / First Aid.

F / T (40 hours)