Billing Specialist

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.