Description
The
Billing and Collections Clerk is responsible for all company billing and ensures timely receipt of payment. This position monitors aging accounts and ensures that all collection activity is handled professionally, timely, and in accordance with all company policies and procedures and state and federal guidelines. This is a full time Monday-Friday position that sits out of the Saddlebrook, NJ office (ONSITE). You will be handling offices is both Central & Eastern time zones, hours may fluctuate between 8am-6pm.
- Prepare and maintain systematic, accurate, and timely processing of all invoices and billing reports.
- Ensure all invoicing is billed daily and in accordance with company practices and client contract agreements. Perform any follow-up on provider bills not received in a timely manner to decrease invoicing delays.
- Conduct systematic review of all aging accounts over 30 days and contacts clients regarding the collection of outstanding accounts.
- Print and mail current and/or past due invoices as needed.
- Contact clients to resolve any invoice problems or discrepancies and if necessary, make additional contact with clients for the collection of outstanding invoices.
- Research and respond to inquiries regarding payment issues and invoices.
- Maintain files on all billing and accounting information.
- Report any unresolved disputes with customers to the Accounting Manager for resolution.
- Prepare and provide various information as requested for audits.
- Ensure the confidentiality and security of all financial files.
- Perform a variety of clerical duties including, but not limited to, answering telephone inquiries, taking messages, filing, scanning and photocopying.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or equivalent required. A minimum of two years on the job experience in accounts receivable and/or collections preferred.
Qualifications
- Must be Advanced in Excel (create, update, work within spreadsheets)
- Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, decimals, fractions, hours & minutes, and possess the ability to compute rates and percentages.
- Must be knowledgeable in multiple software programs, including, but not limited to, Great Plains, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and the Internet.
- Ability to follow instructions and respond to managements’ directions accurately.
- Demonstrates a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering financial information. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality and monitors own work to ensure quality is met.
- Must demonstrate exceptional communication skills by conveying necessary information accurately, listening effectively and asking questions where clarification is needed.
- Must be able to work independently, prioritize work activities and use time efficiently.
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
- Must be able to stay focused and concentrate under normal or heavy distractions.
- Must be able to work well under pressure and or strict deadlines.
- Must be able to demonstrate and promote a positive team -oriented environment.
- Must possess the ability to manage change, delays, or unexpected events appropriately.
- Ability to follow all company policies and procedures in effect at time of hire and as they may change or be added from time to time.
About Us
MES Solutions, a respected pioneer of the independent medical examination (IME) and peer review services industry, is setting the standard for independent review services nationwide. We handle evaluations for a variety of property and casualty insurers, self-insureds and third-party administrator’s business lines such as: automotive, disability, liability, group health, long-term care, FMLA and workers' compensation. IME and Peer Review services play an important role in evaluating the appropriateness, medical necessity, cost, as well as certification of requests for care. IME services and Peer Review services are provided by MES Solutions, accredited by URAC for CORE Organizational Quality, and MES Peer Review Services, a URAC accredited Comprehensive Independent Review Organization, respectively.
MES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and affords equal opportunity to all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to protected veteran status, qualified individuals with disabilities and all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.
Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
MES offers a fast-paced team atmosphere with competitive benefits (medical, vision, dental), paid time off, and 401k.