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Description We are looking for an experienced Accounting Specialist to join our team on a long-term contract basis. Based in Watsonville, California, this role focuses on maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with healthcare billing standards, and supporting organizational accounting needs. If you have a strong background in billing, accounts receivable, and financial reconciliation, this position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to impactful community initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and issue invoices for healthcare services, ensuring compliance with Medicaid and Medicare billing requirements.

• Conduct account reconciliations, including bank statements, balance sheets, and subsidiary ledgers, to maintain financial accuracy.

• Review documentation such as service logs and program referrals to ensure adherence to billing standards and grant requirements.

• Collaborate with internal teams to track billable units and ensure alignment with contract scopes of work.

• Manage billing processes for grant-funded programs, community outreach initiatives, and healthcare-related services.

• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies, providing clear communication and thorough support.

• Maintain detailed billing records and create reports on outstanding balances and revenue trends.

• Assist with audits by organizing documentation and providing necessary clarifications.

• Coordinate with program and finance teams to ensure accurate cost allocations and timely billing.

• Develop and maintain billing schedules to ensure timely submission of invoices. Requirements • Minimum of 3 years of experience in billing, accounts receivable, or general accounting.

• Proficiency in accounting systems such as QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, or Netsuite.

• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and reconciliations.

• Strong knowledge of healthcare reimbursement models and standard billing practices.

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in financial processes.

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

• Familiarity with nonprofit or grant-funded billing is preferred.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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