Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accounts Receivable Specialist
Location: Paramus & Ridgewood, NJ
Pay rate: $25-28/HR
 
Accounts Receivable Specialist  Job Overview
We are seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist I to support our General Accounting department and provide cashier’s office coverage across its Paramus and Ridgewood locations. This position is responsible for processing payments, posting transactions, reconciling accounts, and maintaining accurate financial records. The ideal candidate will have previous accounts receivable experience, strong attention to detail, and a background in handling cash transactions and payment processing.
 
Accounts Receivable Specialist Job Responsibilities

• Process and post daily patient, insurance, and other incoming payments accurately and efficiently.
• Perform cash application and reconciliation of insurance payments.
• Open, sort, and process incoming mail, checks, and payment documentation.
• Prepare deposits, maintain transaction logs, and support daily cash balancing.
• Process electronic remittance advice (ERA) and maintain accurate supporting documentation.
• Participate in end-of-day reconciliation to verify payment accuracy.
• Research payment discrepancies and assist with collections and outstanding account follow-up.
• Process patient credit card refunds, chargebacks, and returned payments.
• Maintain accurate petty cash, deposit, and cash distribution records.
• Respond to patient and internal department inquiries regarding payments and account balances.
• Collaborate with Patient Financial Services, Accounting, and other departments to resolve payment issues.
• Assist with posting payments into applicable financial systems, including Athena, as assigned.
• Provide cashier’s office coverage at both Valley Health System locations as needed.
• Support additional accounts receivable and cashier responsibilities based on departmental needs.

 
Accounts Receivable Specialist Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous accounts receivable experience, with a minimum of 2 years handling cash transactions, money, or payment processing.
• Experience with payment posting, cash application, and reconciliation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, spreadsheets, financial data entry, and general computer applications.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when processing payments and maintaining financial records.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing workloads.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills.
• Healthcare or hospital accounts receivable experience, insurance payment posting, collections, ERA processing, or familiarity with Athena preferred.
• Ability to work onsite at both the Paramus and Ridgewood locations and reliably commute between facilities as needed.
• Must be interested in potential contract-to-permanent conversion and willing to accept a permanent pay rate between $25–$28/hour; onsite interview required.