Healthcare Accounting Specialist

Talentify; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

401K matching

Employee recognition program

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Short and long-term disability

Daily Pay

Job summary

UnityPoint Health is seeking a detail-oriented financial support member to maintain ledgers, reconcile accounts, process billings and payments, and assist with accounts payable and receivable.

Responsibilities include reconciling patient postings and bank deposits, preparing monthly journal entries, supporting audits, and aiding in the preparation of financial statements and regulatory reports.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma; degree preferred for advancement.
• Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance preferred; extensive experience may substitute.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile patient account postings and bank deposits; research and resolve discrepancies.
• Allocate lockbox and electronic deposits and monitor returned payments.
• Communicate with billing teams and affiliates to address reconciliation issues.
• Prepare monthly journal entries and maintain accurate general ledger balances.
• Review capital requisitions and track CME expenses.
• Assist with internal and external audits and provide supporting documentation.
• Support preparation of financial statements, budgets, and management reports.
• Perform financial data analysis and submit required regulatory reports.
• Reconcile payor accounts, track accounts receivable, and monitor invoices.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Associate’s Degree with extensive industry experience

Job description

UnityPoint Health is seeking a detail-oriented financial support member to maintain ledgers, reconcile accounts, process billings and payments, and assist with accounts payable and receivable.

Responsibilities include reconciling patient postings and bank deposits, preparing monthly journal entries, supporting audits, and aiding in the preparation of financial statements and regulatory reports.