Position Summary:
The Billing Specialist assists the Bill Reconciliation Team in the day-to-day operations of handling bill reconciliation between multiple insurance carriers and client benefit plans. This position works closely with the Accounting Department and requires a high level of attention to detail as well as a proven ability to multi-task and meet time sensitive deadlines. This position reports to the Lead Billing Specialist and the Benefits Manager.
Essential Job Functions:
- Reconciliation of multiple carrier bills utilizing a reconciliation program
- Investigate discrepancies and provide information to Benefit Specialists for necessary adjustments
- Responsible for making electronic payments to carriers timely each month
- Recording the payment & discrepancy information in the reconciliation program
- Tracking electronic payments each month for the Accounting Department
- Assist the Accounting Department with reconciliation of Bank/GL account
- Adjust billing parameters as needed
- Responsible for set up and maintaining vendor integrations for payment
- Work with multiple departments to make sure credits and debits are applied correctly
- Provide reconciliation reports to client accounts as needed
- Work on enhancements to the Bill Reconciliation program
- Manage special projects in addition to normal workload
- Work/communicate with other departments to keep the client satisfied.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
- 2+ years’ experience in bill reconciliation or related Accounts Payable functions required;
- High School diploma or GED; Bachelor’s degree preferred;
- Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment with associates;
- Prior experience leading a team highly preferred;
- Capable of effective planning and priority setting;
- Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines;
- High attention to detail and strong analytical skills are required;
- Prior experience and/or knowledge of benefits administration preferred;
- Proficient reading, writing, grammar, and mathematics skills;
- Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize MS Word, Excel, and internal databases;
- Proficient interpersonal relations and communicative skills;
- Ability to maintain confidential information;
- Valid driver’s license.
