Accounting Specialist, A/R

ResponsibilitiesKin On is looking for a full-time non-exempt Accounting Specialist, A/R who reports to the Finance Director. The position is fully on-site. The accounting specialist, A/R is responsible for the administration of the company’s revenue cycle and accounts receivable across all business units, including invoicing, recording receipts, and making collections. This role:Facilitates timely long-term and skilled care insurance billings, collections, and write-offs with outside expertsPerforms insurance validation, resident census reporting, and ensures resident-related bills charged to the facility are validInvoices, collects, and records resident & home care non-covered charges (private pay) and premiums (participation fees)Records donations and Healthy Living class and membership fees receivedPrepares bad debt analysisAdditionally, this position assists with grant invoicing, reconciling related balance sheet accounts, P&L revenue variance analysis, and provides backup for A/P and payroll functions.Role And ResponsibilitiesRecord cash receipts to GL on a timely basisPromptly prepare A/R agings, bad debt analysis, and invoices with pristine accuracyCoordinate with external contracted experts to ensure billings, collections, and write-offs are processed promptly and recorded to the correct period. Help investigate and recover rejected claimsEnsure appropriate internal controls and segregation of duties are maintained in the department, especially around cash handlingReconcile all accounts related to the revenue cycle, and other accounts as assignedReview and approve resident-related service bills to ensure any bills to Kin On are valid chargesAssist with grant invoicingProvide P&L revenue variance analysisIdentify and implement process improvements, including around invoice cost and accuracyHelp department reduce the close timeline through efficient workHelp support auditsSupport Kin On’s mission, vision, strategy and core valuesPerforms other duties as assignedMinimum Qualifications At least one of the following:Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, preferably with a major in accounting or business,Two years of accounts receivable experience at a company with over $10M in revenue.Two years of business office management experience at a skilled nursing facility or large medical office/hospital.Working knowledge of revenue cycle and accounts receivable, and/or willingness to acquire knowledge quickly.Able to understand their work, related processes, and identify and remediate related issues.Computer literate, able to quickly learn new software.Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills, including the ability to research, analyze, and reconcile financial data.Candidate must be authorized to work in the United StatesKnowledge, Skills And AbilitiesExperience with Long-Term Care revenue cycle (billing & collections) and Medicaid/Medicare billings strongly preferredBilingual in Chinese preferredExperience with PointClickCare (PCC) financial systems desiredCustomer service focused, treating co-workers and resident families with respect and a service mindset.Quick learner, can-do attitude, with efficient mindset to get the job done rather than work to the clock.Competence to work independently with minimal supervision, follow directions, balance multiple responsibilities, prioritize, and meet deadlines.Unquestionable integrity and honesty, able to keep sensitive data private, and always striving to do the right thing.Open to change, identifies and champions process improvement opportunities.Ability to work within a diverse workforceWorking EnvironmentThis role interacts with a community-based organization. Work is performed within a normal office environment.