What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contract Billing Accountant position at Wasatch Behavioral Health?
You could not find a more exceptional fit for your career than Wasatch Behavioral Health! As a local government agency, we are committed to provide access to mental health services to everyone in our community.
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from college with a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field and two (2) years of responsible work experience in practical bookkeeping or accounting or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Essential Functions:
Accounts Receivable: performs some manual adjustment of receivable accounts; reconciles all patient and third-party receivable accounts monthly; randomly audits patient accounts to check accuracy of charges, payments and adjustments; . Prepares trial balance support documentation for contract revenue accounts and contract AR accounts. Inputs all contract payments and EFT payments in client billing system.
Monitors contract billings: prepares billings and reports; maintains current copies of all contracts, billings and schedules for auditors; records receipt payments in billing files; codes payments to appropriate codes; performs other general ledger reconciliations. Researches missing or outstanding payments on billings. Prepares reports for management regarding billing issues and contract balances. Validates data from billing system for accuracy and relevancy prior to billing contracts. Prepares revenue confirmation letters for financial auditors.
Reconciles all payments in billing system with bank deposits and cash reconciliation spreadsheet monthly. Reviews daily bank deposit for appropriate non-tx and tx sorting; writes receipts for EFT payments; codes receipts; logs EFT and credit card receipts in cash reconciliation spreadsheet monthly.
Prepare and maintain spreadsheets, files, and trial balance for Housing Contingency Fund loans. Prepare and send statements for HCF loans to clients each month. Work with clients on payment schedules and needs.
Fixed Assets: Uses accounting software to maintain capital asset records; assists in performing annual fixed asset inventory. Prepares monthly depreciation report, maintains electronic records, prepares trial balance support documentation.
Backup Assignments: Assists in bank deposits in the absence of assigned personnel; reviews accounts payable batches. Assists in answering Billing Department questions from staff and clients.
Special Programs: Maintain petty cash box for Friends of Wasatch Behavioral Health foundation.
General: Prepares revenue summary and report of all third party payments for annual cost study. Performs clerical and secretarial duties, attends meetings, takes minutes.
Additional Requirements: Employment at Wasatch Behavioral Health is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, motor vehicle record review and criminal background check. After hire you must complete and receive a Criminal Background Clearance (BCI) from Utah State Office of Licensing. Upon receipt of a conditional offer of employment in the position, you must provide an official copy of licensure or certification.
Compensation:
Starting wage: $21.06 - $26.69 DOE
Excellent Benefits Package Including:
Utah Retirement Systems (Pension & 401K options)
Public Employee Health Plan Medical and Dental Insurance
Employer Provided Health Savings Account (HSA) Contributions
12 Paid Annual Holidays
Generous leave time (PTO)
Company Paid Life, Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
Vision Benefits Plan
Scheduled Annual Pay Increases
Salary : $21 - $27
