Accounting Specialist

Vantage Point is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to join our team. This full-time position offers a competitive pay range of $22.00 to $28.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

What We Offer:

• Full-time employment
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Stable and supportive work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

If you have strong accounting skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to accuracy, we encourage you to apply and become part of the Vantage Point team.

Join a team where your expertise makes a difference every day!

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Oversee accounting department functions to ensure efficiency and compliance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform advanced accounting work in maintaining financial and payroll records.
• Oversee daily accounting transactions.
• Responsible for account follow-up, payment arrangements, customer service and guidance to other staff on these responsibilities
• Responsible for billing, if applicable.
• Resolve difficult issues and complaints originating from any internal or external source.
• Assist in implementing departmental policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state and federal statues, hospital and accrediting agency regulations.
• Provide staff management to including hiring, development, training, performance management and communication to ensure effective and efficient department operation.
• Assist with audits and maintain financial records.
• Maintain knowledge of payer-specific rules and regulations regarding billing and payment for facility and professional services.
• Assess status of delinquent account balances and prepare accounts for placement at collection agency.
• Prepare, post, and balance facility receipts from patients and third party payers to the applicable bank deposits.
• Provide guidance and direction to other staff, encourage/build mutual trust, respect and cooperation among team members and check accuracy of business transactions recorded by others.
• Perform specialized recordkeeping, reconciliation and compliance activities for an accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, travel, or general accounting, if applicable.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate's degree in business or healthcare related field required.
• Three or more years' experience in healthcare finance or business operations, such as: payroll, billing, regulatory or finance operations required.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Not Applicable

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