Accounts Receivable Market Leader

Ensign Services; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Sick/Vacation plans

Professional growth training

Job summary

A healthcare organizational provider is seeking an AR Market Leader in Seattle, WA. This Director-level role involves leading an AR team, addressing performance concerns, and ensuring compliance with accounting practices in a fast-paced multi-site environment. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field and 5 years of managerial experience in healthcare finance. The position offers competitive compensation and a robust benefits package including healthcare coverage and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant financial and managerial experience.
• Expert-level skills in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables.
• Advanced knowledge of Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living billing.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to AR Resources across multiple locations.
• Develop and implement AR policies and systems.
• Support operations through financial meetings and guidance.

Skills

Financial leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team management

Billing knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or related Healthcare field

Tools

PointClickCare

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Overview

Position Type: Full Time, exempt employee

Salary Range: $120k - $200k annually, DOE; may be eligible for bonus.

Location: Candidates located in the Pacific Northwest, specifically the Seattle, WA; Portland, OR; or Boise, ID areas.

Travel Requirements: This role requires frequent travel, approximately 50–70% of the time.

About the Company: Ensign Services, Inc. (ESI) is a subsidiary of The Ensign Group, Inc. whose affiliated entities are considered national leaders in the post-acute care industry. ESI supports over 378 facilities in the long-term care continuum and employs over 55,000 people. ESI provides back-office support in areas such as accounting, construction, compliance, human resources, information technology, learning and development, legal and risk management, and recruiting to enable onsite leaders and caregivers to focus on day-to-day care and operations. The CAPLICO values (Celebration, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Love One Another, Intelligent Risk Taking, Customer Second, Ownership) guide actions and decisions.

About The Opportunity: The AR Market Leader is a Director-level role responsible for providing leadership, supervision, guidance, training, and oversight to AR Leads and AR Resources across assigned Ensign Markets. This role partners with Operations leaders to drive positive AR trends and sustainable results and reports to the Director of Accounts Receivable in implementing and monitoring Ensign-wide accounting, compliance, and educational initiatives. If you are a strategic, hands-on AR leader who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-site environment and is passionate about developing people and driving results, we encourage you to apply and join our team.

Responsibilities

• Provides strong leadership to a diverse team of AR Resources across multiple experience levels and geographic regions.
• Proactively serves as a liaison with Operations Leaders, AR Leads, and AR Resources to address and resolve root-cause concerns contributing to poor AR performance in facilities.
• Escalates issues to Market Leaders/President, Executive Directors, and AR Director as warranted.
• Leads for AR Leads and AR Resources, including hiring, training, coaching, performance management, and termination when required.
• Provides financial and analytical leadership to Operations Leaders through meetings and on-site support.
• Acts as a progressive leader and representative within State Health Care Associations and AR sub-committees when opportunities arise.
• Participates in new acquisitions, coordinating calls and resource planning to ensure coverage through CHOW acceptance and completion.
• Ensures compliance with organization-wide accounting initiatives by coordinating the implementation of new AR policies, systems, and processes, and partnering with AR Leads, AR Resources, and Operations to ensure timely and accurate execution.
• Supports additional tasks and special ad hoc projects as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or related Healthcare field.
• 5 years of relevant financial and managerial experience (e.g., regional or divisional business office consulting/management for a multi-site or geographically diverse organization).
• Expert-level user of PointClickCare and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to design and manipulate Pivot Tables using data warehouse applications.
• Ability to design and deliver professional quality meetings and training programs.
• Ability to understand and interpret contractual language and provide guidance on unique contracts and billing scenarios.
• Fluent expertise in SNF Consolidated Billing regulations as defined by CMS, as well as emerging and innovative payment models.
• Advanced knowledge of Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living billing, collections, accounting, and audit practices.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting principles and practices, including integrated financial and billing systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across all levels.

Additional Information

• Pre-employment criminal background screening required.

What We Offer

We are committed to providing a competitive benefits and compensation package which includes medical/dental/vision coverage, company-provided life insurance, 401(k) with company match, and sick/vacation plans. We support professional growth through our Learning Management System and training sessions. See benefits at www.ensignbenefits.com.

Ensign Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact us at 888-659-3616.