[Remote] Accounting Specialist 1
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Chamberlain Advisors is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable & Revenue Cycle Specialist to join our client's Accounting team in Danville, Illinois. This position plays a critical role in supporting revenue cycle operations by managing government payer portal access, assisting with electronic remittance enrollment, and maintaining accurate financial records.
Responsibilities
- Classify, record, and reconcile financial transactions while maintaining accurate accounting records
- Prepare invoices, account statements, and financial documentation in accordance with company policies
- Process debits, credits, and account adjustments using accounting systems and spreadsheets
- Maintain accurate financial data within accounting software and Microsoft Excel
- Assist with reconciliation activities and support month-end accounting processes
- Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and governmental regulations
- Support the Governmental WebPortal Team by maintaining user accounts and credentials across multiple state and federal payer portals
- Assist with portal administration, security access, user audits, and ongoing account maintenance
- Coordinate onboarding and registration of new payer portals while ensuring compliance with governmental security standards
- Troubleshoot portal access issues and coordinate with internal teams and external agencies to resolve account-related concerns
- Partner with the Cash Application Analyst to obtain missing or delayed Remittance Advices (RAs) from commercial and governmental payers
- Support timely cash posting by minimizing remittance delays and posting backlogs
- Assist with identifying and resolving payment discrepancies affecting cash application
- Communicate with payer representatives to resolve remittance delivery issues
- Assist in transitioning payer remittance processes from paper and PDF formats to Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
- Coordinate payer enrollment activities for HIPAA 835 and NCPDP 835 electronic remittance transactions
- Work closely with payer provider relations to troubleshoot enrollment and electronic transmission issues
- Support initiatives that improve automation, efficiency, and overall revenue cycle performance
- Build strong working relationships with internal Accounts Receivable teams, Revenue Cycle leadership, IT, and external payer organizations
- Communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders to resolve operational issues
- Identify opportunities to improve workflows, eliminate manual processes, and enhance operational efficiency
- Maintain confidentiality while handling Protected Health Information (PHI) in accordance with HIPAA regulations
Skills
- High school diploma or GED required
- 0–2 years of accounting, accounts receivable, revenue cycle, or healthcare financial operations experience
- Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and analytical skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Comfortable learning new financial systems and web-based applications
- Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred
- Experience supporting healthcare Accounts Receivable or Revenue Cycle operations
- Knowledge of medical remittance processing and cash application
- Familiarity with HIPAA regulations and handling Protected Health Information (PHI)
- Experience working with government payer portals such as Medicare or Medicaid
- Understanding of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), including HIPAA 835 or NCPDP 835 transactions
- Experience troubleshooting payer enrollment or electronic remittance issues
- Knowledge of accounting software or ERP systems
Benefits
- Access to Healthcare & Dental Insurance Plan of Choice *(details available upon request)*
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