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1420137No51973842128.0411-82.00116-Jul-2026Sr. Collections Specialist - Pharmacy - LakelandFinance Lakeland, FL
The purpose of this position is to focus on collections, auditing, and analyzing Pharmacy sales both on the General Ledger (GL) and store profit & loss (P&L), 3rd Party Insurance Carrier Pharmacy Receivable, Pharmacy write-offs, and Pharmacy Accounts Payable accounts, to ensure that all money is accounted for and being collected from the insurance carriers, pharmacy benefits management (PBM) companies to reduce days sales outstanding (DSO) and prevent write-offs. The Pharmacy Unsaleable account performs outreach opportunities to gather credits owed to us from expired or damaged products that the stores and warehouses return. This position also ensures that all transactions for 3rd Party Pharmacy Receivable, Pharmacy write-offs, Pharmacy unsaleable and Pharmacy Accounts Payable accounts posted to the General Ledger are accurate and that all appropriate controls are followed, as well as analyzes and prepares routine and ad-hoc reporting identifying operational fluctuations in account balances and/or transactional data within the various Pharmacy systems.
The impact this position has on Publix is the collection of outstanding balances and the reduction of write-offs for uncollected funds from carriers.
Primary Responsibilities:
- This position is responsible for collecting money for all pharmacy 3rd party sales receivables, as well as providing input and implementing internal controls to support new business initiatives. While ensuring all 3rd Party receivables are collected, decrease days on hand and decrease write offs.
- This position is responsible for analyzing and preparing routine and ad-hoc reporting identifying operational fluctuations in account balances and/or transactional data within the various Pharmacy systems to ensure accuracy and enable sound, fact-based decisions related to the Pharmacy 3rd Party Sales account.
- This position is responsible for understanding and complying with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and Sarbanes-Oxley section 404 (SOX 404).
38182BRFinanceMinimum of 40 hours per weekLak George Jenkins Building / Chart Warehouse B001 Florida Weekly 0% 20.05
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For this position, Publix does not and will not file a petition or application with the USCIS or Department of State on behalf of any noncitizen for any immigration-related benefit to work and/or to continue to work in the United States, e.g., an H-1B or TN petition or permanent residence.
1936 George Jenkins BlvdLakelandTo reward associates for their contributions to the company for the calendar year, Publix provides a Holiday Bonus in November. In the first year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to 15 hours of pay, and in the second year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to one week's pay if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check. In subsequent years, the bonus is equal to two weeks' pay.27.65
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or another analytical discipline
- Or equivalent experience (if applicable)
- 3 years' experience in accounting or any retail position
- Knowledge of Accounting Principles and Accounts Receivable functions
- Drive
- Flexibility/Adaptability
- Initiative
- Time Management
- Data Analysis
- Financial Acumen
- Applied Learning
- Detail Orientation
- Problem Solving
- Building Relationships
- Verbal Communication
- Written Communication
- Ability to understand and work under deadlines and handle the pressure of deadlines
- Microsoft Word - Intermediate
- Microsoft Excel - Intermediate
- Microsoft Access - Intermediate
- Master's degree in Accounting, Finance or another analytical discipline
- 5 years' experience in accounting or any retail position
- HIPAA certification
- knowledge of Continuous Quality Improvement process methodology
- knowledge of Pharmacy Operations, Terminology of Insurance carriers
- knowledge and understanding of Pharmacy systems (Inmar, ERX, terminology, etc.)
- knowledge of SOX requirements and controls relating to Accounts Receivable, as well as HIPAA
- ability to work in accordance with the HIPAA Compliance policy
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- Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
- An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Group health, dental and vision plans
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
- Visit our website to see all of our benefits: Benefits - Jobs (publix.com)
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Publix Super Markets Inc
Come join a company that has built its reputation on providing premier customer service. For years, Publix has been the top-ranking supermarket chain in the nation on the American Customer Satisfaction Index. Publix has 180,000 associates and more than 1,100 stores across the southeastern United States. Our support system of manufacturing plants, distribution centers and corporate offices are expanding to serve that growth.
Come join a company that treats associates as family. Thanks to our founder, George Jenkins, all eligible associates are shareholders in Publix. Our annual survey of associates shows strong job satisfaction. Many in our family stay with us for more than 20 years. No wonder we have been on Fortune magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For" list 19 consecutive years!
Come join a company that is financially sound, ethically strong, environmentally responsible, and committed to diversity in all respects.
Benefits:
Come join a company that offers benefits to help you grow financially. Publix offers the following to all eligible associates:
- Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
- An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Group health plan (with prescription benefits)
- Group dental plan
- Group vision plan
- Sick pay
- Long-term disability pay
- Company-paid life insurance (with accidental death & dismemberment benefits)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vacation pay
- Paycheck direct deposit option
- Credit union
- Access to over 50 discount offers including discounts on computer, vehicle and wireless purchases
Publix is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.