Senior Accounts Receivable Processor - Zenith American
Oak Brook, IL
About the Job
Title: Senior Accounts Receivable Processor Department: Client Fund Accounting
Bargaining Unit: UFCW 1546 Grade: 24
Position Type: Non-Exempt Hours per Week: 40
Date Opened: 12/17/2024
PositionSummary
The Accounts Receivable Processor, Sr provides account advanced reconciliation and resolves customer inquiries for assigned Trusts ensuring compliance with associated plans and company guidelines.
"Has minimum necessary access to Protected Health Information (PHI) and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) by Job Description/Role."
KeyDutiesandResponsibilities
- Handles customer inquiries via telephone, electronic modes, and in-person for billing questions to stakeholders such as employers, providers, auditors, or client representatives.
- Processes COBRA payments, self-pay payments, refund requests, and cash receipts.
- Receives and processes new employer contracts. Maintains and updates existing contracts.
- Prepares and processes incoming and outgoing contribution reports; reconciles reports to payments. Researches discrepancies, credits, retro-payments and problems; contacts employers regarding discrepancies.
- Submits deposits, requests stop payments and reconciles batch files, making corrections when needed.
- Performs delinquency and payroll audit processing to include reporting, follow-up, and preparation for entry into computer system.
- Reviews, researches, corrects, and balances month end edit reports.
- Conducts research and provides resolution for complex issues and irregularities.
- Assists with new hire and technical training.
- Acts as administration support on all systems and all clients.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MinimumQualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- One year of experience processing contributions for a third-party administrator.
Or
- Two years of related work experience such as bookkeeping, finance, banking, or accounting.
- Proficiency with MS Office tools and applications.
- Computer literate with ability to learn new applications and systems.
PreferredQualifications
- Experience working in a healthcare environment or a third-party benefits administrator.
- Bilingual English/Spanish verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with 10 key calculations.
*Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee of this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Disability Accommodation
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable federal and state law, it is the policy of Zenith American Solutions to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Recruiting Department at recruiting@zenith-american.com, and we would be happy to assist you.
Zenith American Solutions
Real People. Real Solutions. National Reach. Local Expertise.
We are currently looking for a dedicated, energetic Accounts Receivable Processor, Sr with the necessary skills, initiative, and personality, along with the desire to get the most out of their working life, to help us be our best every day.
Zenith American Solutions is the largest independent Third Party Administrator in the United States and currently operates over 44 offices nationwide. The original entity of Zenith American has been in business since 1944. Our company was formed as the result of a merger between Zenith Administrators and American Benefit Plan Administrators in 2011. By combining resources, best practices and scale, the new organization is even stronger and better than before.
We believe the best way to realize our better systems for better service philosophy is to hire the best employees. We're always looking for talented individuals who share our dedication to high-quality work, exceptional service and mutual respect. If you're interested in working in an environment where people - employees and clients - really matter, consider bringing your talents to Zenith American!
Internals to Apply:
If you meet the minimum qualifications and are interested in applying for the above position, please submit an application. All applications must be received by 5:00 pm on the Internal Posting Deadline listed above in order to be considered prior to external applicants.