Accounting Associate

As the Accounting Associate at Homestead Village, you will be a part of a dedicated and professional community with a focus on putting people first. This is a perfect opportunity if you are looking to join a team-orientated, people-focused community while gaining new professional skills. Position involves interaction with current residents, insurance companies and outside vendors.

The Accounting Associate is responsible for the monthly preparation of resident bills, review claims for Medicare and Medicaid billing, maintain logs for census, billing and receipts and timely collection of all outstanding accounts receivable.  The position will also assist in various projects in all areas of the accounting department, which includes but not limited to financial reviews and fixed assets.  The position will also cross training in all tasks in the accounting department.

**This position is an in-person position. **

Position Requirements or Qualifications:

• 1-3 years Accounting Experience, preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required for extensive customer interaction with residents, families, and co-workers.
• Must be honest, dependable and exhibit a warm, caring manner.
• Ability to organize and prioritize projects.
• Ability to learn additional software programs.

Responsibilities (the following is an overview of the responsibilities of the position and should not be considered to be all inclusive):

• Responsible for the monthly preparation of resident and non-resident bills including Collection of charge slips from various departments, calculation of credits for unused meals, entry of charges into the automated accounting system, entry of resident population changes into the automated accounting system, and preparation and distribution of bills to residents and non-residents.
• Research and resolve billing discrepancies, payment issues, and account inquiries in a timely manner.
• Assist with preparation and submission of Medicare and Medicaid invoices including maintenance logs documenting billings and receipts.
• Responsible for all resident additions, deletions and changes to dining software system.
• Responsible for the timely collection of outstanding accounts receivable.
• Assist skilled care, personal care, and therapy areas of Homestead Village in working with insurance organizations to provide (pre) authorizations for therapies and services.
• Perform other staff functions, such as sorting department mail and photocopying documents.
• Reconcile assigned accounts accurately and in a timely manner
• Prepare and distribute reports for departments and leadership as needed.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits: all benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment. 

• Medical 
• Dental & Vision - 100% covered by Employer
• Short Term Disability - 100% covered by Employer
• Group Term Life Insurance - up to $50,000 - 100% covered by Employer
• 401k or Roth IRA; max employer match is 4.5%
• Accrual Banks: Vacation & Sick Time
• Perfect Attendance Bonus Program
• Referral Bonus Program
• Education Assistance Program
• Funeral Leave

* Homestead Village accepts EEOC exemption requests.