What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable Supervisor position at WESTCHESTER JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES?
Overview:
Under the general supervision of the Revenue Accounting Manager, the A/R Supervisor is responsible for planning and implementing the daily, weekly, and monthly activity related to the overall billing process. This function includes billing, reviewing, and collections for the agency. The A/R Supervisor is expected to take a hands-on, active role in ensuring that all tasks are completed accurately and on time.
The salary range for this full-time position is $66,000-$76,000.
Responsibilities:
As a valued member of our team, your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):
- Supervising billing, editing, transmitting, and verifying all claims.
- Identifying variances in financial reporting and proposing corrective actions.
- Overseeing and performing all necessary support functions to meet departmental delinquency and past due collection goals, involving analysis, research, and follow-up activities.
- Overseeing rate update projects, enter new carrier rates into the billing system.
- Supervising the creation or modification of billing rate set-ups for new or established programs
- Investigating non-payment accounts and collaborating with clients to resolve outstanding balances.
- Facilitating seamless coordination of billing activities by supervising and communicating effectively with other Finance team members.
- Liaising with external agencies such as Department of Social Services, Computer Science, Management Systems, and administration to resolve outstanding balances.
- Proactively identifying and alerting manager/administration of problem accounts to prevent loss of revenue.
- Maintaining accurate required records and files to support the billing and collection process.
- Developing and presenting reports related to the Receivables.
- Advising manager of any major issues or changes.
- Ensuring accuracy and timeliness in journal entries and account reconciliation.
- Additional responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements:
We are seeking candidates who possess the following:
- Associates degree, or High School diploma and 5 years of professional experience in billing and collections, particularly in the Medicaid billing/receivable field.
- Proficiency in billing software as well as computer applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Comprehensive knowledge of Medicaid, Commercial and Managed Care billing and collections processes.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to provide effective training to team members.
- Capacity to work for extended periods of time while seated.
Why join Westchester Jewish Community Services?
Founded in 1943, WJCS provides a vast range of supportive community services each year to 20,000 people of all ages and backgrounds. Across every division, WJCS employees are connected by their shared values and commitment to helping those in need.
We are dedicated to ensuring dignity and respect for all employees in an inclusive and safe environment that values diversity, experience, and merit. We are committed to racial justice and equal opportunity, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, class, ability, sexual orientation, and gender identity differences—for employment, professional development, and advancement for qualified individuals.
What WJCS has to offer you:
In addition to meaningful work and a supportive team environment, we offer a competitive benefits package, including:
- Generous paid time off
- Comprehensive Health Benefits, Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and a generous Healthcare Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
- Disability and life insurance
- 403(b) Plan and Agency-Paid Pension Plan
- On-Going Professional Training and Development
- Employee Assistance Program
- Staff appreciation events and employee mental health & wellness initiatives
- Tuition, day-care, and personal emergency reimbursements
WJCS INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Salary : $66,000 - $76,000
