Staff Accountant

Job Summary:
The Staff Accountant will be a key player in the monthly close process, including journal entries, P & L analysis, balance sheet account analysis, reconciliations, and other various month-end close G/L procedures. This position will also be responsible for processing accounts payable and accounts receivable and assisting vendors and various stakeholders by providing excellent customer service. The position will be responsible for communication with the third party claims processer, tracking claims as they move through the processing cycle, verifying that the claims are processed accurately and timely, and reporting/analysis of claims activity to support the organization. The position reports to the Finance Manager, and will assist management with maintaining accurate financial data, as well as keep management apprised of financial conditions and trends.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:
• Process daily transactions of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and General Ledger
• Accounts receivable maintenance – prepare invoices, post cash receipts, deposits to bank, collection efforts, reconciliation procedures
• General ledger – prepare various account reconciliation procedures, as needed
• Accounts Payable processing
• Review and approve weekly claims run by third party administrator. Verify contracted rates of payment on claims.
• Analyze processed claims, denials, and pending claims. Resolve issues as appropriate; identify trends.
• Deliver customer service to providers regarding claim inquiry.
• Post monthly claims activity to general ledger, reconcile amounts and update corresponding analysis.
• Positive Pay and banking coordination; final approval
• Perform monthly bank account reconciliations
• Oversee Rep Payee process, including participant billing
• Perform Medicare/Medicaid payment reconciliation
• Other monthly financials duties, such as A/R and revenue, journal entries, etc.
• Participate in budget process, including compilation and issuance of budget reports
• Assist in annual worker's comp audit
• Maintain the Organizations fixed asset schedule
• Acts as a backup for precheck issuance of vendor payments.
• Assist Senior Accountant and Finance Manager with projects, as needed
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned

Required Skills & Abilities:
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to prioritize tasks and meet project deadlines
Proficiency with MS Office Suite or similar software
Dependable and punctual with ability to maintain consistent attendance
Ability to read, write and comprehend English
Ability to maintain sound judgement under stress and communicate effectively
Ability to research and analyze data, draw conclusions, and resolve issues
Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations

Education Requirement:
Bachelor's Degree, Required

Physical Requirements
Must be able to tolerate prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds and at times up to 25 pounds.
Must be able to navigate various departments of the organization's physical premises as well as related community care settings.
Must be able to tolerate exposure to adverse indoor and outdoor environmental conditions (including heat, humidity, dust, smoke, pet contamination, and cleaning supplies), bloodborne pathogens, physical hazards (e.g., needle pricks, etc.) and chemical hazards typically associated with a medical or homecare setting.

Experience:
5 years of related accounting experience, Required
1-3 years of Accounting Software Experience, Preferred
1 year of experience working with a frail or elderly population, Preferred

Licensure & Certification Requirements:
None

Position Requirements:
Driver's License & access to reliable transportation

About the PACE Organization of Rhode Island:
With a mission to blend and deliver medical and social care for older adults with significant health needs who want to continue living at home, the PACE Organization of Rhode Island provides Community-Based Health Care and Support Services in order to ensure the needs of our participants are fully met through a plan of care that is specific to each and every person.

PACE-RI is dedicated to the values of equal employment opportunity and strives to develop and cultivate a diverse and knowledgeable workforce dedicated to its mission. All applicants will be considered on the basis of their qualifications and ability to perform the job successfully.

Benefits:
PACE-RI offers a full benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 403b with 3% match, Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account options, 11 Paid Holidays, and Paid Time Off (including your birthday).

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) 3% Match
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:
• Office

Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):
• What is your anticipated starting salary?

Education:
• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:
• Accounting: 5 years (Required)
• Accounting Software: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

United States
Rhode Island
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