Finance Specialist - A/R at Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Goleta, CA

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quality low-cost benefits after 30 days, including medical and dental

Tuition assistance up to $25,000

Student loan assistance up to $5,000 a year

Job summary

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is seeking a Finance Specialist – Accounts Receivable to ensure the accuracy and reconciliation of financial records. This full-time role based in Goleta involves managing service authorizations, processing revenue contracts, and providing crucial insights to the operations team.

Candidates should have a strong background in finance, with a preferred Bachelor's degree and a minimum of two years of relevant experience. The position offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in related jobs.
• Able to follow up independently.
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Ensure service authorizations are in place.
• Complete batch reconciliation of service logs.
• Communicate regularly with operations and A/R teams.

Skills

Self-motivation

Excellent organizational skills

Effective communication

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in Word

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Outlook

Oracle

MyAvatar

Pro-Filer

Job description

Finance Specialist – Accounts Receivable

Location: Goleta, CA. The role is primarily responsible for accounts receivable at the center.

Description

Are you an experienced Finance Specialist who thinks systemically? Are you a servant leader who utilizes their understanding of various funding agencies, policies, and procedures to directly impact the revenue of an organization? If you answered YES, then consider joining the Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!

Advantages

• Opportunities to learn and develop professionally in the Finance field.
• A fun, fast‑paced, and supportive environment.
• Quality low‑cost benefits after 30 days of hire, including medical and dental, plus student loan debt assistance and tuition reimbursement.
• Tuition assistance up to $25,000 and student loan assistance up to $5,000 a year through our new Program ASCEND.

Responsibilities

• Ensure service authorizations are in place.
• Complete batch reconciliation of service logs to recorded services.
• Verify all services against authorizations.
• Ensure an absence of overages or request additional units to funders with the assistance of Program Managers.
• Submit month‑end revenue and billing verification to national.
• Develop and update various trackers to ensure compliance with funder/contract requirements.
• Run recorded services report and analyze provider, funder, rate, and service accuracy, providing feedback to program managers.
• Correct provider, funder, rate, and services based on billing logs during month‑end‑close to ensure timely billing.
• Reconcile revenue.
• Complete revenue contract processing.
• Complete A/R accounts reconciliation.
• Communicate regularly with internal members of the center’s operations team and national A/R team to provide feedback and insights regarding funders, rates, and services.
• Reviews admissions/discharges.
• Complete revenue forecasting based on changes in rates.
• Assist the Director of Finance and/or Business Office Manager in month‑end‑close process.
• Review funding agency/private pay reimbursement rates.
• Assist in private pay rates development.
• Assist in cost statement rate development for group homes.

Position Details

Full‑time | On‑site in Goleta | Monday‑Friday 8:30am‑5pm.

Compensation

$23‑$25 per hour, DOE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in related jobs.
• Demonstrate sound judgment and the ability to follow up independently as required.
• Self‑motivation and excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to present analysis and reports and communicate effectively.
• Proficiency with software including Excel, Word, Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Oracle, MyAvatar, Pro‑Filer, and other quantitative tools.
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• California DOJ and FBI fingerprint clearance.
• Pre‑employment physical exam and TB test.
• Drug screening per Devereux Drug Free Workplace Policy.

Compliance Statements

Devereux has a zero‑tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse and will cooperate with authorities to the fullest extent possible.

EEO Statement

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, communication ability, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation.