Accounts Receivable Assistant

Athena Health Care Systems; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Holiday pay

Overtime pay

Career advancement

Exclusive discount program

Employer-paid life insurance

401(k) with match

Vacation and personal time

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Northwood Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Lowell, MA is seeking an Accounts Receivable Assistant to join our finance team. The AR Assistant supports day-to-day accounting, billing, and cash handling in a skilled nursing setting.

You will discuss billing with residents and responsible parties, maintain records, back up payroll, and handle Medicaid redeterminations as applicable. This full-time role offers competitive weekly pay and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six (6) months of bookkeeping or accounting experience; healthcare accounting experience preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

Responsibilities

• Discuss billing situations with residents and/or responsible parties, including the Director of Finance.
• Maintain accurate and timely records and reports, including all accounts, journals, deposits, ledgers, and more.
• Secure all cash and valuables on hand, per policy.
• Back-up for the Payroll position.
• Complete Medicaid redeterminations when applicable.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Director of Financial Services.

Skills

English proficiency

Independent decision making

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Northwood Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Lowell is seeking a skilled Accounts Receivable Assistant to join our dynamic care team! As an AR Assistant, you will assist in the day-to-day accounting function of the facility, providing exceptional support to our finance team. This is a full-time opportunity with a competitive weekly pay range of $23 to $25 per hour, depending on experience.

Northwood is a 123-bed skilled nursing facility.

Responsibilities

• Discuss billing situations with residents and/or responsible parties, including the Director of Finance

• Maintain accurate and timely records and reports, including all accounts, journals, deposits, ledgers, and more

• Secure all cash and valuables on hand, per policy

• Back-up for the Payroll position

• Complete Medicaid redeterminations when applicable

• Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Director of Financial Services

Requirements

• High school diploma or its equivalent required

• Six (6) months of experience in bookkeeping or accounting practice; health care accounting experience preferred but not required

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action

Benefits

• Competitive and weekly pay

• Holiday pay for hourly and salaried employees

• Overtime pay for hourly employees

• Career advancement opportunities

• Exclusive employer discount program

Available for Eligible Team Members

• Employer-paid life insurance

• 401(k) with employer match

• Vacation and personal time

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals are encouraged to apply. Athena Health Care Systems and its managed facilities/agencies follow federal and state guidelines regarding staff vaccinations. Our policy requires all staff to be up to date with COVID and flu vaccinations, or acknowledge a declination of the vaccination(s).