Billing Specialist - Finance

Location: Middletown, NY Pay Rate: $23.00 per hour + Benefits Package Hours: On-Site, Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM (40hrs)   OVERVIEW OF PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES: Responsible for timely completion/submission of transactions & reviewing for accuracy.  Problem solves works independently, and shares knowledge with others to assist them with transactions. Responsible for posting transactions on a regular basis and performs reconciliations to ensure accuracy.  Independently reviews accounts to follow up on outstanding issues or coding irregularities on a regular basis. Responsible to maintain/update vendor/employee profiles and information as needed.  Able to correct and update information, programs and other necessary tables independently. Responsible for tracking and reporting transactions in order to create concise managerial reports and perform account reconciliations independently in area of responsibility and assists others as needed. Understanding of basic accounting concepts to enable completion of monthly & yearly reconciliations and analysis for submission to auditors and uses knowledge to assist and train others. Advanced computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, database software, and file management systems. Ability to independently develop, design, and maintain complex spreadsheets and databases that support operational and reporting needs with minimal guidance. Organized, precise, able to display clear understanding of job responsibilities and perform various tasks and special projects assigned. Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish agency’s goals and objectives. Responsible to lead and work effectively in a team environment as well as independently.  Willing to assist and train others to perform a variety of job functions. Communicate effectively, openly and honestly, with staff and leaders on a consistent basis. Identifies and communicates any noted variances or changes in transaction trends and or nature to assist with expense or revenue monitoring. Maintenance of all documentation and keeping all filing up to date. Understands and can effectively back-up other position (s) within the Finance unit. Complete Medicaid Billing and Behavioral Insurance Billing QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES: The ideal candidate will have: Minimum 3 years’ commensurate experience required Excellent problem-solving skills Excellent computer skills (Proficient in Excel) Excellent organizational skills Excellent communication skills Can work both independently and in a team environment EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma Three (3) years of directly related experience required   PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS: These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to perform the job's essential functions successfully. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position described, which are reviewed in each case. Must be capable of sitting or standing in front of a computer for long periods of time Able to work in open space floor plan Must be capable to move throughout workday and follow people served throughout community Working alongside co-workers within 3 feet Must be able to move in tight spaces Occasional lifting of > _25+ pounds