Accounts Receivable Specialist

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Full-time | 9 am-5 pm M-F | Hourly Non-Exempt | Salary DOE | Benefits

Located in Springville, Utah

The Ascent Programs specialize in all phases of adolescent treatment. Our multidisciplinary teams support adolescents and families in crisis. Programs are located throughout the state of Utah.

Ascent is an exciting place to work while helping families heal. Come be part of a flexible, great team!

Ascent Programs in Springville is seeking a full time, Accounts Receivable Specialist. This individual needs to have strong organizational and problem solving skills. Our Accounts Receivable Specialist will work closely with our client families and need to interact respectfully and professionally with customers. Previous accounts receivable and insurance billing experience is preferred but not required.

General Description:

The A/R Specialist will oversee each student’s account to make sure they are paid by the Sponsor(s) in a timely manner.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

• Basic knowledge of Accounting
• Previous Accounts receivable experience
• Prior insurance billing experience preferred, but not required
• Able to communicate financial/contractual agreements with families
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel) as well as other financial software
• Self motivated and the ability to work independently
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Organizational Roles:

Role: Accounts Receivable

• Enter each student’s demographic information into Accounting Software
• Ensure each student file contains a completed signed contract
• Answer Sponsor(s) account questions
• Send weekly/monthly billing to Sponsor(s)
• Process credit card payments
• Enter payments
• Review insurance correspondence and reconcile EOBs
• Notify Sponsor(s) of delinquent accounts
• Coordinate with corporate attorney regarding delinquent accounts
• Complete monthly census report
• Monthly/weekly Accounts Receivable Aging Report
• Bill incidental accounts and auxiliary charges
• Reconcile student account at end of stay
• Communicate with Controller, CFO, Executive Director and other applicable staff

Requirements

Please ensure your resume includes education, work experience, certifications, and licenses

• Able to pass criminal investigation background checks
• Eligible to work in the USA
• Able to pass motor vehicle record checks
• Current Utah driver's license (within 30 days of employment)
• Experience with Excel
• Basic knowledge of Accounting
• Experience with computer word processing
• Experience with Quickbooks
• Experience working with the public

Benefits

• Pay commensurate with experience
• 6 Paid holidays
• Health, dental, vision, accident, critical illness, and other insurance plans available after probationary period
• Employer contributions to Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Significant discounts for hundreds of professional gear brands