Revenue Cycle Specialist

The AR Revenue Cycle Specialist is responsible for working in conjunction with operations personnel to accurately report production completed including billing the customer per contract terms, accounts receivable collection and analyzing profit and loss statements weekly. The specialist must have expertise in insurance follow-up processing and be knowledgeable in the utility contracts. Must also be able to recognize and resolve incorrect demographic information and insurance registration. The specialist must have an understanding of claims submission requirements for all payers to expedite payments as well as knowledge of appeals and rejections processing.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Reviews, verifies and reconciles weekly payroll data and adjusts as necessary.
• Responsible for setting up and reconciling jobs from contracts to ensure the field and office are tracking the job the same way.
• Reconciles jobs weekly and monthly.
• Produces, reviews, adjusts and submits customer invoices.
• Responsible for collection, in conjunction with operational leadership, of past due customer invoices and weekly reporting of collection activity status.
• Reconciles customer payments when necessary.
• Produces, analyzes and distributes job cost reports related to areas of responsibility.
• Reconcile and analyze weekly and monthly revenue reports.
• Assists company personnel, customers and others with resolution of problems.
• Composes correspondence within general guidelines or as directed.
• Maintains accurate, timely and well-organized computer files.
• Responsible for being familiar with company policy and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Ability to cross train and learn multiple customers and processes.
• Responsible for creating and submitting invoices according to company practices and customer contracts.
• Maintain and update customer files, including names, addresses, merges, or mailing attentions.
• Responsible for setting up new customers and creating jobs in JDE.
• Draft correspondence for standard past-due accounts, identify delinquent accounts, and contact stakeholders to request payments.
• Create reports on the status of customer accounts as requested.
• Collaborate with the Controller and Manager of CMS to reconcile accounts receivable periodically.
• Responsible for generating monthly billing statements based on general ledger.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates Degree required in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Bachelors degree preferred.
• 2-5+ years of experience in accounting, finance, or accounts receivable required.
• 7+ years of experience in lieu of a degree required.
• A/R experience including invoicing, client onboarding, client database management, monthly statements, collections, and A/R reporting experience required.

TECHNOLOGY, EQUIPMENT & TOOLS:

• Knowledge of accounting software.
• Excel knowledge is mandatory.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office including Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Excel.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships and be a team player
• Possess strong analytical skills with the ability to create efficient Excel spreadsheets by data manipulation and identify trends
• Improvement minded
• Ability to read and identify key items within a contract.
• Experience with GAAP
• Ability to learn, retain and apply business processes
• Thoroughly examine and investigate data to understand the impact to our financials
• Act curious and understand the "why"
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a faced paced environment.
• Problem solving

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit at a desk for extended periods of time; use their hands and fingers to reach and to perform repetitive keystroking. Occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in a normal office environment and is not exposed to weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

COMPENSATION: $24.25 - $33/50/hour

Lewis Services regularly evaluates our compensation and benefit packages to ensure we remain competitive. Starting pay will be based on a candidate's experience, skills and education.

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Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is key to the success of our business. We respect the differences among us, and we leverage those differences to create an environment where all employees feel welcome and fairly treated. We seek the best solutions possible by attracting and engaging a diverse workforce where all perspectives are sought and valued.