The Accounting Specialist I is responsible for managing assigned beneficiary cases through the full payment readiness cycle within the SSA Ticket to Work program. This role includes proactive case management, beneficiary outreach, documentation validation, and preparation of billing requests in accordance with program requirements. The Specialist I plays a direct role in revenue generation by ensuring cases progress efficiently toward billable milestones.
What you'll do
Own and manage assigned caseloads
Proactively assess cases for payment readiness and billing eligibility
Initiate outbound communication with beneficiaries to obtain required documentation
Explain documentation requirements and resolve issues related to missing, incomplete, or illegible paystubs
Review and validate wage data processed through extraction tools
Complete SSA Form 821 (Work Activity Reports) as required for billing
Identify and address documentation gaps that may delay or prevent payment requests
Prepare and submit payment requests in accordance with SSA Ticket to Work guidelines
Update case statuses based on employment changes (e.g., unemployed, underemployed, TWP, SGA)
Coordinate with case owners and internal teams regarding changes impacting billing
Maintain accurate documentation of all actions within AES systems
Assist with Ticket Assignments and general portal updates as needed
Ensure adherence to compliance, confidentiality, and program requirements
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Qualifications
High School diploma or GED required, associate’s degree with 6 months general office experience or appropriate Allsup experience preferred.
Ability to learn, retain and apply information
Ability to multitask effectively in a fast paced environment
Strong organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication and customer relations skills
Must be flexible, adaptive and responsive to change
Highly motivated and target driven
Benefits
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(K) Matching
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account
Tuition Reimbursement
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
DISCLAIMER
Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in the job description are not exhaustive. The company may assign other tasks, duties and responsibilities with no prior notice.
Equal Opportunity Employer. ALL characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Saint Louis, Missouri
Skills
Accountingunmatched
Accounts Receivableunmatched
Billingunmatched
Case Managementunmatched
Customer Relationsunmatched
Data Qualityunmatched
Dental Insuranceunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Employee Assistance Planunmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
Legalunmatched
Life Insuranceunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Revenue Growthunmatched
Set Goalsunmatched
Validation Documentationunmatched
Vision Planunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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