Accounts Receivable Billing-finance

**Work Type: Full Time**
- St. Mary’s General Hospital’s renewed vision of ‘Inspiring excellence. Healthier Together’ lays out a plan for growth, and innovation that will keep pace with the community and region that it serves. It also reflects our strong culture and values of compassion, respect, inclusion, integrity, collaboration and innovation that we bring to each interaction with patients and each other within the hospital and extends that commitment to how we will work with our partners across the health system. When you join St. Mary’s, your contribution will make a positive impact to the quality of life for patients and families. You will contribute to our mission: Living the legacy - Compassion. Faith. Discovery. _

New employees must provide documentation of a 2-step TB screening, as well as proof of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (chickenpox) prior to their start date at St. Mary’s General Hospital. Staff will require clearance from Employee Health and Wellness before they are able to begin any position within SMGH.

**Position Summary**:
The Accounts Receivable Billing Clerk (A/R) is directly responsible for performing data entry and related duties in posting accounts receivable transactions. This includes maintaining ledgers, credit balances, resolving account irregularities, and perform other admin duties of the finance department. The A/R Clerk will also administer claims, refunds, adjustments, and any other accounting transactions related to Accounts Receivable management. This position involves diplomatic interaction with customers to provide billing information and support in order to facilitate swift payment of invoices due to the organization.

**Position Responsibilities**:
**Data Entry**

Post A/R data to profit/loss reports, balance sheets, income statements, and other documentation.

Receive and fill out receipts for third party payments, whether by cash, check, credit, and other forms of payment.

Balance daily A/R batches; prepare and distribute income reports and statistics to key personnel.

**Data Processing and Review**

Investigate collection problems and advise stakeholders on corporate A/R policies and procedures.

Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies or misapplied cash transactions.

Make arrangements for payment of outstanding and late accounts; escalate transfer to Delinquent Accounts or outside collection agency as necessary.

Post and reconcile customer payments to general ledgers.

Where applicable, evaluate and process insurance denials and/or late insurance claims.

Form collection strategies to mitigate customer objections to making timely accounts receivable payments.

Ensure the strict confidentiality and privacy of financial records as they relate to the organization and its customers.

**Communications and Collaborations**

Collaborate with the Accounting Supervisor to maintain collection goals and general A/R performance levels.

Communicate with internal/external sales representatives and accounting/tax professionals as necessary to complete job duties.

Adapt communication and interpersonal skills to deal effectively with patients and their families, co-workers, physicians, volunteers and others within our health care community.

Abide by all SMGH policies and procedures, (i.e., Occupational Health & Safety Act, Public Hospitals Act,) position obligations, and perform work duties in accordance with SMGH’s Code of Conduct.

Demonstrate values and a commitment to foster a healthy, supportive work environment dedicated to delivering a high quality care experience though compassion, innovation and respect.

Other duties as assigned.

**Position Requirements**:
Completion of a College Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Minimum one (1) to three (3) years direct experience in an Accounts Receivable role or capacity.

Demonstrated ability to accurately calculate, post, correct, and manage accounting figures and financial records.

Strong up to date knowledge of collection regulations and fair credit practices.

Ability to possess a high level of moral judgment for handling confidential information and monetary transactions.

Recent experience in gathering data, compiling the proper information, and preparing financial reports.

Able to perform and document moderate to complex account reconciliations.

Basic knowledge and navigation of accounting systems, budgets, and internal controls.

Able to effectively build and maintain lasting relationships with other departments/units, key business partners, and local government agencies.

High level of proficiency with navigating and using Microsoft Office productivity suite.

Successfully able to perform their function in accordance with prescribed standards that focuses on the priority of People Safety and the delivery of the highest standard of Quality Care.

Demonstrate the physical and mental capabilities necessary for proper and efficient performance of