Accounting Assistant (Collections Specialist)

Accounting Assistant (Collections Specialist)

Grafton, MA (onsite)

3 Month Contract and can be extended.

Responsibilities :

Responsibilities include monitoring SAH Accounts Receivables and processing monthly client statements. Duties also include auditing client invoices, daily deposit reconciliations, A / R deposits, client billing questions, client communication. Responsible for the Clinical Accounts Receivables for the Small Animal Hospital Grafton Campus.

Essential Functions :

Collections : duties include follow-up on past due invoices. Handling client correspondence and resolving billing disputes in conjunction with hospital policy. Coordinate client payment plans in accordance with the hospital s financial policies. Perform collection activity on overdue accounts; daily monitoring of status of accounts for collectability; referring uncollectable accounts for write-off. Review and mail client monthly statements of account receivables that has not been collected. This position is responsible for calling clients who have an account that is past-due to coordinate and facilitate the collection of these accounts.

Billing, Accounts Receivable : Duties include auditing and verifying clinical charges in our electronic medical record system. Responsible for reviewing invoices for accuracy and ensuring compliance with hospital policy and procedures. Review, verify and process client billing adjustments. Meet with clients regarding a variety of issues. Handle a high volume of phone calls from clients, clinicians, staff, etc. Estimates need to be compared with deposits, which may require calling client for additional deposit. Processing Care Credit applications.

Financial Reporting : Perform daily reconciliation of deposits and process client payments. Process charges to grants as indicated by clinical staff.

Miscellaneous : Assist Accounting Supervisor on special projects, filing, correspondence, photocopying, scanning documents and other duties as needed.

Minimum Required Experience, Education, Background, And Certifications / Licenses :

One to three years experience in accounts receivable collections activity, High School Diploma or the equivalent. Computerized client billing and payment processing and some Microsoft Word and Excel skills. Candidate must have strong communication skills when dealing with clients and have the ability to provide good customer service when dealing with financial interactions on a daily basis.

Additional Preferred Experience, Education, etc. :

Bachelor s degree in Accounting is preferred. One to three years experience in accounts receivable. Must be flexible and be able to react quickly to a variety of situations. Must be able to work independently with minimal direct supervision during evening and weekend shifts. Must act as a role model for co-workers, students and clinicians, always maintaining a professional attitude and appearance.

Metasys Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, veteran or disability status.