• RCM Specialist, Cash Application

    Help at Home (Chicago, IL)


    _Help at Home is the leading national provider of in-home personal care services, where our mission is to enable individuals to live with independence and dignity at home. Our team supports 66,000 clients monthly with the help of 49,000 compassionate caregivers across 12 states. We’re focused on serving people and the communities we are part of._

    Job Summary:

    Overall responsibility for the Cash Application Specialist function within the RCM team. Perform accounting and clerical duties related to the efficient maintenance and processing of accounts receivable transactions.

    _As a key member of the team:_

    + You are flexible and can embrace change

    + You value _progress_ over perfection

    + You care about your work, the team you’re on, and the _people we are helping_

    + You make it a priority to get to know the people around you – _build relationships with your colleagues and business partners_

    + You say what needs to be said, while considering how it’ll affect culture and output

    + _Hold others to a high standard_

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

    + Post payments (ACH, Lockbox, Credit Card) to client invoices timely and with accuracy

    + Reconcile complicated payment postings

    + Save appropriate documents in the designated folders daily and update logs accordingly

    + Retrieve ACH payment remittance from payer websites

    + Follow up on any unapplied payment application in a timely manner

    + Assist Team Lead with Month-end close

    + Other duties as assigned

    Required Skills/Abilities:

    + Analytic and persistent; Self-motivated; reliable; strong attention to details; maintains confidentiality; complies with all policies and procedures.

    + Demonstrates maturity and the ability to function as a team member, good communication skills.

    Education and Experience:

    + Understanding of accounting concepts and procedures

    + 1-2 years accounts receivable or general accounting experience

    + Organization, prioritization and time management skills

    + Ability to meet deadlines

    + Written and verbal communication and customer service skills

    + Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team with minimal supervision

    + Proficient in MS Excel required

    + Close attention to detail and accuracy

    + Backup person for other A/R Duties

    Benefits:

    + Weekly pay with salary ranges from $20- $22 hourly.

    + Direct deposit

    + Healthcare, dental, and vision insurance

    + Paid time off and parental leave

    + 401k

    + Ongoing, in-depth training opportunities

    + Meaningful work with clients who need your help

    + Career growth and experience with an industry leader with 40+years of history in a high-demand field

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