On-Site Medical Billing Accountant

University of Illinois Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid time Off

Tuition waivers

Job summary

The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) is seeking an Accounting Officer to manage journal coding in Epic and Banner, review deposits, and balance payables and refunds as part of the Medical Billing team on-site in Peoria, IL. This role requires attention to detail, independent judgment, and knowledge of bookkeeping practices.

Responsibilities include posting journal transactions, reconciling payments, generating reports, and coordinating with Cash Posting staff to ensure

Qualifications

• Two years of combined accounting-related coursework or work experience.
• Course work in accounting or related discipline, or relevant work experience in bookkeeping or office support.
• Experience in bookkeeping, office support, or closely related fields.

Responsibilities

• Determines proper journal coding based on transactions in Epic’s professional billing software and transfers data into Banner.
• Reviews daily bank deposits for proper distribution and posts journal transactions.
• Reconciles payments, balances cash, and researches discrepancies between clinics and accounting.
• Prepares and reviews reports and assists with balancing all cash related to accounts receivable.
• Tracks and balances refunds, processes deposits, and ensures accuracy of Epic/Banner postings.
• Handles payments from various sources (ACH, Medicare, Medicaid, self-pay) and routes to appropriate postings.
• Collects and balances clinic payments at cashier window and supports front desk as needed.
• Counts and secures cash, orders currency, and maintains related records.

Job description

The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) is seeking an Accounting Officer to manage journal coding in Epic and Banner, review deposits, and balance payables and refunds as part of the Medical Billing team on-site in Peoria, IL. This role requires attention to detail, independent judgment, and knowledge of bookkeeping practices.

Responsibilities include posting journal transactions, reconciling payments, generating reports, and coordinating with Cash Posting staff to ensure