Payment Poster - G/L Coordinator

Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Job summary

Apscareerportal is seeking a Payment Poster- G/L Coordinator to accurately post payments to patient accounts and support journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close in a healthcare facility.

The role reports to the Finance Director and requires attention to detail, basic accounting education, and 1–3 years of relevant experience in finance or accounting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s or associate degree in accounting preferred.
• 1–3 years of relevant finance or accounting experience.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Automated accounts receivable system and general ledger experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately post insurance and third-party payer remittance advice to the appropriate patient accounts.
• Post all patient payments received by the Facility daily to the appropriate accounts.
• Post credit card and electronic payment (e-pay) transactions to the appropriate accounts.
• Balance payment batches and record activity on the Daily Receipt Logs.
• Review variance reports and investigate overpayments, underpayments, and other discrepancies.
• Ensure denials are routed to the designated collection or follow-up queues.
• Reconcile batch reports and receipt logs prior to finalizing payment postings.
• Create and maintain recurring journal entries within the accounting system.
• Prepare, calculate, and enter adjusting journal entries as assigned.
• Provide detailed account analyses and supporting documentation to auditors as requested.
• Reconcile assigned general ledger and other financial accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Participate in month-end closing process and reporting activities.
• Assist with development, maintenance, and modification of financial and operational reports.
• Assist with tax accounting activities and provide supporting information as requested.
• Comply with Facility Code of Conduct and complete required training within timelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Accounts receivable system experience

General ledger experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s or associate degree in accounting

Tools

Accounts receivable system

General ledger software

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance

JOB SUMMARY

The Payment Poster- G/L Coordinator is responsible for accurately and timely posting all payments received by the Facility to the appropriate patient and financial accounts. This position also assists with recurring and adjusting journal entries, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and month-end closing activities. The Payment Poster-G/L Coordinator ensures payment activity is properly balanced, documented, and reconciled in accordance with Facility policies and established accounting procedures.

Reports To: Finance Director

Classification: Non-Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s or associate degree in accounting preferred. One to three (1–3) years of relevant finance or accounting experience. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Automated accounts receivable system and general ledger experience preferred.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE

Office Environment

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Accurately post insurance and third-party payer remittance advice to the appropriate patient accounts.
2. Post all patient payments received by the Facility daily to the appropriate accounts.
3. Post credit card and electronic payment (e-pay) transactions received by the Facility to the appropriate accounts.
4. Balance payment batches and record activity on the Daily Receipt Logs.
5. Review variance reports and investigate overpayments, underpayments, and other discrepancies.
6. Ensure denials are appropriately routed to the designated collection or follow-up queues.
7. Reconcile batch reports and receipt logs prior to finalizing payment postings.
8. Create and maintain recurring journal entries within the accounting system.
9. Prepare, calculate, and enter adjusting journal entries as assigned.
10. Provide detailed account analyses and supporting documentation to internal and external auditors as requested.
11. Reconcile assigned general ledger and other financial accounts, and investigate discrepancies as needed.
12. Participate in the month-end closing process, including assigned reconciliations, journal entries, and reporting activities.
13. Assist with the development, maintenance, and modification of financial and operational reports.
14. Assist with tax accounting activities and provide supporting information as requested.
15. Comply with Facility Standard of Behavior and Code of Conduct, and complete all required education and training within designated timelines.
16. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

1. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
2. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit, converse, and listen; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; and to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
3. The employee must be able to lift and/or carry over 20 pounds on a regular basis and be able to push/pull over 25 pounds on a regular basis.
4. The employee must be able to stand and/or walk at least two hours per day.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

1. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.