Accounting Clerk I

About the Job:

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• Prepare and submit insurance claims for mental health services in compliance with payer requirements.
• Verify accuracy of billing information prior to claim submission to minimize errors and denials.
• Research and resolve denied or rejected claims by preparing corrections, resubmissions, or appeals as needed.
• Communicate with clients, insurance providers, and internal staff to resolve billing and payment issues.
• Maintain accurate and organized AR records, including billing, payment, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with accounts payable functions, including invoice processing and payment preparation for multiple entities.
• Assist with accounts receivable functions, including invoice processing and payment preparation for multiple   entities. 
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes, including reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Maintains cash handling procedures, including Coffee Shop, (Silt) cash drawer, in accordance with internal controls.
• Support accounting operations   for multiple entities, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
• Assist with special projects and   other accounting-related duties as assigned by supervisor or designee.

• Learns PCS Core Values and demonstrate the application of these values through all areas of work.
• Shares knowledge and resource information with coworkers and other PCS staff. 
• Acts as liaison for PCS with community agencies and other local mental health agencies and providers, promoting positive and effective communication. 
• Attends and   participates in all scheduled monthly staff meetings and finance department   meetings.
• Attends all PCS events as scheduled.
• Safeguards the confidentiality of records in accordance with state and federal laws and   regulations governing confidentiality. 
• Promotes PCS internally and externally in positive and professional manner.
• Utilizes PCS   resources and equipment appropriately and efficiently, including but not   limited to PCS laptop, phone and vehicles. 
• Maintains good working relationship with other staff members/supervisors and contributes to   positive work environment. 
• Maintains safe driving record and self-awareness for safety purposes.
• Maintains confidentiality of   staff, clients, and PCS business practices.
• Completes all   necessary trainings and adheres to all policies as required by the local   hospital in accordance to the appropriate county.
• Adheres to all PCS published policies   including but not limited to: Time & Attendance, (tardiness, absences) and Dress Code (including wearing company ID Badge).
• Records time using the approved payroll   system, completing calendar as required, in an accurate and timely   manner. 
• Performs special projects and other duties as   assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office and   community environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment   such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and fax machines. In addition, familiarity with the Microsoft   Office Suite, Outlook, and any additional programs or equipment used to   execute specific tasks as required for the role. 
• Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative   of those that must be met by an employee to   perform the essential functions of this job successfully. The ability   to sit, stand, walk, and climb are a requirement for this job. An employee   must possess the ability to crawl, crouch, kneel, and stoop while performing   job functions. Employees are required to occasionally lift and carry up to 25   pounds during the workday. Workers must be able to use their hands and arms   for gross and fine -motor activities throughout the workday. Gross-motor   activities include, but are not limited to, picking, pinching, and touching.   Fine-motor activities include, but are not limited to, seizing, holding,   grasping, and turning. Employees are required to be able to use fine and   gross-motor skills concurrently. In addition, employees are required to work   around individuals in the community where unfamiliar people are present, and   movement may be restricted. 

Education & Experience

• Associates Degree in Accounting; OR
• HS Diploma (or equivalent) with 1 year experience with principles of accounting 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 applications.  Strong Excel skills
• Experience with QuickBooks/Blackbaud preferred, but not required
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills; able to identify errors, inconsistencies, and process gaps to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Proficient in 10-Key Data Entry
• Communicates Effectively – ability to effectively present information & respond to questions 
• Manages Time Effectively – tracks deadlines and prioritizes tasks based on due dates
• Learning Agility - ability to learn quickly when facing new challenges, experiments to find solutions, open to change and enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks.
• Organizational Savvy - maneuvers comfortably through multi-step processes and high-volume transactions
• Drives Results - consistently achieves results, even under tight deadlines.
• Instills Trust - gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Optimizes Work Processes – the ability to recognize effective & efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.  
• Nimble Learning – Actively learns through experience and testing, using both successes and failures as learning tools.
• Valid driver’s license, dependable transportation, and auto insurance is required as occasional travel to various offices is required.