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A growing organization within the insurance and financial services sector is seeking a Staff Accountant to support daily billing operations, payment processing, reconciliations, and accounting administration activities. This opportunity is ideal for an early-career accounting professional with strong MS Excel capabilities, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple financial processes in a fast-paced environment.

<h2>Location</h2><p>Urbandale, Iowa </p><h2>Employment Type</h2><p>Full-Time | Hybrid Schedule After Training</p><h2>Position Overview</h2><p>A growing organization within the insurance and financial services sector is seeking a Staff Accountant to support daily billing operations, payment processing, reconciliations, and accounting administration activities. This opportunity is ideal for an early-career accounting professional with strong MS Excel capabilities, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple financial processes in a fast-paced environment.</p><p>The selected candidate will support billing, payment applications, disbursements, reporting, and account maintenance while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing of financial transactions.</p><p>Candidates must be local to the Urbandale, IA area.</p><h2>Work Environment</h2><ul><li>On-site during initial training period</li><li>Hybrid flexibility available after training completion (approximately 6 on-site days per month)</li></ul><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><h3>Billing & Payment Processing</h3><ul><li>Process billing transactions and apply incoming payments accurately</li><li>Perform payment application and disbursement activities</li><li>Research outstanding checks and resolve payment discrepancies</li><li>Maintain accurate accounting and insured/client records</li></ul><h3>Accounting & Financial Support</h3><ul><li>Prepare and analyze accounting reports, billing statements, and reconciliations</li><li>Support accounting administration and financial processing activities</li><li>Perform variance and trend analysis related to billing and accounting operations</li><li>Ensure timely and accurate transaction processing</li></ul><h3>Reconciliations & Reporting</h3><ul><li>Analyze account activity and maintain accurate financial records</li><li>Assist with reporting functions and consolidated statement preparation</li><li>Support internal accounting procedures and operational controls</li></ul><h3>Systems & Workflow Management</h3><ul><li>Utilize multiple systems including:<ul><li>MS Excel</li><li>Access Database</li><li>Processing Systems</li><li>Workflow Systems</li></ul></li><li>Manage multiple accounting tasks and systems simultaneously</li><li>Maintain data integrity and reporting accuracy</li></ul><h3>Compliance & Process Improvement</h3><ul><li>Support compliance with SOX procedures, accounting policies, and financial regulations</li><li>Assist with documentation updates and process improvement initiatives</li><li>Ensure adherence to internal accounting standards and controls</li></ul><h3>Communication & Team Collaboration</h3><ul><li>Respond professionally to internal and external communications</li><li>Collaborate effectively across departments and with team members</li><li>Prioritize competing responsibilities while maintaining accuracy and efficiency</li></ul><h2>Required Qualifications</h2><ul><li>Associate's Degree required</li><li>1–3 years of accounting, finance, billing, or related experience</li><li>Intermediate to Advanced MS Excel proficiency required</li><li>Strong attention to detail and organizational skills</li><li>Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines</li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills</li></ul><h2>Preferred Qualifications</h2><ul><li>Previous accounting or finance experience within insurance or corporate environments</li><li>Experience with billing operations, payment processing, or reconciliations</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities</li><li>Team-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently when needed</li></ul><h2>Ideal Candidate Profile</h2><ul><li>Local candidates only</li><li>Junior-level accounting professionals encouraged to apply</li><li>Candidates must clearly demonstrate hands-on MS Excel experience within their resume</li><li>Strong multitasking and accuracy-focused mindset preferred</li></ul><h2>Additional Information</h2><ul><li>Hybrid schedule available after training</li><li>No relocation assistance available</li><li>No visa sponsorship available now or in the future</li><li>Excellent opportunity for career growth within a professional corporate environment</li></ul><h2>Candidate Submission Requirements</h2><p>Please provide the following information for submission consideration:</p><ol><li>Summary of accounting or finance background, including MS Excel experience</li><li>Full legal name</li><li>Month and Day of birth (required as a unique identifier for client submission)</li><li>Desired hourly pay rate</li><li>LinkedIn profile link</li><li>Current location and relocation details if applicable</li><li>Current US work authorization status</li><li>Future sponsorship requirement status</li></ol>

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Staff Accountant – Billing Operations

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At Mahaska Health the Registration Specialist is responsible for the registration of patients, including patient interviews, updating information in hospital/clinic computer, obtaining consent, and information accuracy. Registers or pre-registers all scheduled patients for inpatient admissions, outpatient services, and clinic visits according to department policies and procedures.

<p>At Mahaska Health the <strong>Registration Specialist</strong> is responsible for the registration of patients, including patient interviews, updating information in hospital/clinic computer, obtaining consent, and information accuracy. Registration will handle routine patient inquiries and will work closely with all MHP departments and provider offices.</p><pre><strong>Open Hours: <br/></strong><strong>Part-time:</strong> Monday – Thursday 5:00pm - 9:00pm – Some weekends</pre><p><strong>Essential Job Functions include but are not limited to; </strong><strong>Registration functions that vary by location and/or department. Functions may include the following:</strong></p><ul><li>Interview patients in person or by phone to obtain all required information for hospital/clinic records and billing systems.</li><li>Registers or pre-registers all scheduled patients for inpatient admissions, outpatient services, and clinic visits according to department policies and procedures.</li><li>Maintains all admission accuracy system errors and warnings by the end of the shift. This also includes running all insurance eligibility on all appropriate admissions.</li><li>Scans documents into general scanning software.</li><li>Must be able to perform the physical demands of the job.</li><li>Maintains regular and reliable attendance.</li><li>Checks all outpatient orders for accuracy and gives to OP Orders Coordinator before checking inpatient. Also, make a copy of the order for the OP Order Coordinator if the provider is not in the EMR system.</li><li>Maintains accuracy in the completion of admissions and completes admission corrections in a timely manner.</li><li>Collects patient’s demographics and necessary signatures.</li><li>Issues required information to patient and/or responsible party per MHP policies.</li><li>Verifies insurance coverage and ensures that the appropriate persons are notified if pre-certification is not completed.</li><li>Determines upfront payment or co-payment based on information provided by insurance coverage or the Financial Counselor.</li><li>Requests payment from patient and/or family member following the scripting for collections.</li><li>Logs payment, produces receipt, and prepares recap sheet.</li><li>Maintains accurate petty cash balances daily.</li><li>Performs clerical functions as needed, including answering phones, taking messages, filing, faxing, scanning, etc.</li><li>Assists patients with questions regarding hospital/clinic bills including taking payments at any registration location.</li><li>Must be able to perform the physical demands of the job.</li><li>Maintains regular and reliable attendance.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements include but are not limited to:</strong> </p><ul><li>High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.</li><li>Required to show proof of having completed Mandatory Reporter course at the time of hire or within 6 months of start date.</li><li>PC proficiency and experience with IP and OP hospital insurance claims filing and reimbursement principles desired.</li><li>Must be able to use and operate office equipment.</li></ul>

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