Accounting Clerk (AR)

Position Summary The Accounting Clerk is responsible for all billing, collection of payments, data management, and processing of vendor payments and associate payroll in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements Must be a high school graduate or equivalent Prior bookkeeping experience preferred Prior billing in a health care setting preferred Data entry experience preferred Specific Job Requirements Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e mail Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action Must be knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility Must have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department Must perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.

Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information Must understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Careâ s Code of Conduct  and completes mandatory Code of Conduct  and other appropriate compliance training Essential Functions Must be able to prepare and submit all billing (i.e., Medicare A & B, private insurance) accurately and in a timely manner Must be able to record cash receipts accurately and timely Must be able to accurately prepare bank deposits Must be able to record Accounts Payable (A/P) transactions accurately and in a timely manner Must be able to accurately reconcile A/P and payroll statements Must be able to process facility payroll accurately and in a timely manner Must be able to prepare and verify quarterly payroll reports timely Must exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients Must be able to assist in the evacuation of patients Must demonstrate dependable, regular attendance Must be able to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment Must be able to communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language An Equal Opportunity Employer Job Requirements: