Authorization Specialist - Accounting Assistant II

Tri-Counties Regional Center; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 91,407,000 - 100,748,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Referral program

Flexible spending account

Employee assistance program

Employee Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Tri-Counties Regional Center seeks an Accounting Assistant II - Authorization Specialist to ensure authorizations are accurately set up for various service types and to support Service Coordinators, Managers, and Service Providers with issues. The role reports to the Accounting Manager in the Finance & Administration department.

Responsibilities include handling authorization questions, running monthly reports, and training staff on correct authorization practices, while maintaining data

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
• Intermediate to advanced skill level for Excel, Word, e-mail, Internet and accounting.
• Ability to analyze situations and solve problems.
• Experience with multiple projects and tasks.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Service Coordinators, Managers and Service Providers with authorization questions and resolution of authorization issues.
• Assist Service Coordinators and Managers with authorizations.
• Assist Service Providers with accessing authorizations through the Service Provider Portal.
• Track and maintain authorization requests and follow up via email or ticketing system.
• Run queries and monthly reports related to authorizations and service data.
• Provide training on authorizations and related POS accounting topics.
• Participate in meetings to address authorization and accounting issues.

Skills

Accounting

Excel

Data entry

10-key by touch

Analytical thinking

Customer service

Multitasking

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/economics/business

Associate degree or equivalent coursework

Tools

Service Provider Portal

Ticketing system

Job description

Tri-Counties Regional Center seeks an Accounting Assistant II - Authorization Specialist to ensure authorizations are accurately set up for various service types and to support Service Coordinators, Managers, and Service Providers with issues. The role reports to the Accounting Manager in the Finance & Administration department.

Responsibilities include handling authorization questions, running monthly reports, and training staff on correct authorization practices, while maintaining data