Accounts Receivable Specialist

Action Behavior Centers - ABA Therapy for Autism; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Holidays

Flex Days

Student Loan Repayment

Maternity/Paternity Award

DoorDash

Job summary

Action Behavior Centers - ABA Therapy for Autism seeks an Accounts Receivable Specialist I to support payer follow-up and revenue cycle management. You will work with carriers to resolve past-due claims, investigate denials, and coordinate with AR teams to ensure timely reimbursement.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in medical billing, knowledge of insurance terms, and strong Excel skills. Austin, TX on-site with remote options for strong background in ABA settings.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years in medical billing/revenue cycle management.
• Background in third party billing and payer issues.
• Austin, TX candidates preferred but remote work may be possible with background.
• Experience with CentralReach practice management system preferred.
• Experience in ABA settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow up daily with insurance carriers on past due medical claims.
• Investigate denials and determine reconsiderations or appeals.
• Collaborate with Revenue Cycle Management to resolve processing issues.
• Provide high quality customer service to clients regarding coverage and COB.
• Maintain PHI and confidentiality per policies.

Skills

Independent work

Analytical skills

Time management

Strong communication

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree in business/management or related area

Tools

Excel

CentralReach

Applied Behavioral Analysis knowledge

Job description

ABC Story

Our story began in 2017 in Austin, TX. We started with humble roots but big aspirations. From 1 center in North Austin, our movement has inspired thousands of clinicians and operators. Today, the ABC community is 10,000+ strong, serving thousands of children with ASD. Growth with intentionality: We have an intentional focus on our core values. Each center is purpose-built, and each community of teammates is nurtured.

ABC Story

Our story began in 2017 in Austin, TX. We started with humble roots but big aspirations. From 1 center in North Austin, our movement has inspired thousands of clinicians and operators. Today, the ABC community is 10,000+ strong, serving thousands of children with ASD. Growth with intentionality: We have an intentional focus on our core values. Each center is purpose-built, and each community of teammates is nurtured.

Position Description

We are seeking highly organized and experienced Accounts Receivable Specialists to join our growing team. This role reports directly to the Accounts Receivable Manager & Director, in this position you will support the operations and overall financial health of the company, while working alongside other teams within our revenue cycle management department to identify, quantify, and resolve outstanding payer issues, trends, and overdue receivables. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3+ years of experience working in various medical specialties, with a background in third party billing/revenue cycle management.

Job Title:

Accounts Receivable Specialist I

Department:

Accounts Receivable

Reports to:

Director of Accounts Receivable

Duties & Responsibilities

• Contact insurance carriers daily to follow up on past due amounts on outstanding medical claims by calling carriers, utilizing payer web portals, and working in tandem with your team.
• Have a working knowledge of In and Out of Network reimbursement processes/methodologies.
• Investigate and resolve claims that have been submitted to insurance for payment and create detailed follow-up notes that provide summary of actions taken and collection status.
• Investigate and collect information related to claims denials and determine when it’s appropriate to file reconsiderations and/or appeals needed to contest incorrect insurance determinations.
• Collaborate daily with other departments within RCM to resolve claims processing issues and work to ensure timely processing and reimbursement of assigned insurance carriers.
• Work with AR Management to identify and resolve outstanding payer issues and trends as they arise and be able to effectively handle insurance claims specialists with a strategic and systematic approach.
• Provide high quality customer service to our clients, including but not limited to, calling clients to discuss their insurance coverage, coordination of benefits, lapses in coverage and more.
• Comply with and maintain integrity of confidential information, security policies, procedures, and PHI.
• Qualifications:
• High School Diploma required, bachelor’s degree in business/management or related area (or equivalent experience in revenue cycle management) preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of medical and insurance terminology and guidelines.
• Austin, TX candidates preferred but will consider remote work for applicants with the right background.
• Experience working in CentralReach practice management system preferred.
• Experience working in Applied Behavioral Analysis preferred.

Critical Traits

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage multiple priorities in a remote work environment.
• 2+ years of experience managing medical receivables with a track record of success.
• Experience working both in and out of network environments is a plus.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills with the ability to identify trends and opportunities for process improvement.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both written and orally.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Experience using Excel; from basic formulas up to compiling ad-hoc reports for global claims projects.
• Ability to work within multiple systems to locate information needed to support claims research and resolution.

Perks

• 10 Days of PTO, 10 Paid Holidays, 2 Flex Days + More with Tenure
• Student Loan Repayment Employer Contributions
• Maternity/Paternity Award of up to $3,000 & FSA Options for Childcare
• Door Dash Pass, Team Happy Hours, and Regional Night of Honors
• Up to $600 Student Loan Repayment Options & Tuition Discounts.

Additional Rewards

• Quarterly Team outings and events to bond and celebrate our wins both big and small!
• Professional development: we want to pour into you as you pour into ABC
• Leadership opportunities: To be the best, we have to continually keep learning and you get to push yourself here to learn more and take on more responsibilities, and show what you can do!
• 401K Retirement Plans with company matching

Compensation & Schedule

• Full-Time: Starting at $55,000 per year based on experience
• Austin, TX (on-site position), Remote if outside of the Austin area
  • Located at 6300 Bee Caves Rd BLDG 2 - 100, Austin, TX 78746

Our Community & Culture

• Instagram: https://instagram.com/actionbehaviorcenters
• Facebook: https://facebook.com/actionbehaviorcenters

See what others have said when they made the decision to grow with us! Glassdoor LinkedIn

ABC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, including the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (PHRA). We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

@Copyright 2026