Junior Accountant/Cash

York Hospital; York; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Junior Accountant/Cashier to join its Finance Team. This full-time role involves reviewing insurance benefits, posting payments, and reconciling accounts to ensure accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate will possess strong Microsoft Office skills, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain confidentiality while working collaboratively within a professional environment. If you are looking to make a positive impact in healthcare finance, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Accounting or equivalent experience required.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret explanation of benefits from insurance carriers.
• Reconcile bank statements and balance sheet accounts.
• Process patient refunds and prepare month-end journal entries.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

10 key skill

Written communication

Oral communication

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Education

Associates Degree in Accounting

Equivalent experience

Job description

Req# 8306
York Hospital
York Hospital, York, ME
Finance
Full Time, Day Shift, M-f 8:00 - 4:30

At York Hospital, we're more than a hospital. We are a team of providers, clinicians and staff members offering expertise within a Hospital setting, our community sites, and physician practices located throughout Southern Maine and the NH seacoast. Our caregivers' commitment is to make a positive difference in the lives of one another, our patients and our community by instilling our vision of Loving Kindness for all.

We are currently seeking a full-time Junior Accountant/Cashier to join our Finance Team!

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Review and interpret explanation of benefits (EOB) from insurance carriers to post appropriate payments and denials
2. Validate electronic payment posting (835 files) and evaluate remittances for exceptions, recoupments and other deductions from invoiced amounts
3. Post miscellaneous checks to appropriate general ledger accounts
4. Process and post one-time credit card insurance remits
5. Post automated lockbox and credit card files
6. All Homecare payment posting
7. Balance all batches to ensure accurate reporting of payments received
8. Scan checks and record daily deposits on cash log
9. Process patient refunds
10. Prepare month end journal entries
11. Reconcile bank statements
12. Reconcile balance sheet accounts
13. Download daily bank information
14. Backup Accounts Payable
15. Other duties

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

1. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
2. Proficient 10 key skill
3. Written and oral communication skills
4. Detail oriented with strong organization skills
5. Ability to maintain confidentiality
6. Able to work within a team in a professional and courteous manner

Education/Licensure/Certifications/Qualifications:

1. Associates Degree in Accounting or equivalent experience

YORK HOSPITAL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.