Newark, NJ, USA
43 days ago
Accounts Receivable Clerk

Horizon BCBSNJ employees must live in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut or Delaware

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for the resolution of voucher billing, billing inquires, collection of delinquent premiums and preparation of accounting journal entries and schedules. The position is accountable to review account records (i.e. income schedules, write-off, schedule checks), enroll transactions to ensure accuracy of billing, prepare journal entries to update General Ledger accounts, and visit accounts to explain billing arrangements and establish installment agreements.

Responsibilities:

Ensure the timely preparation of voucher billing.Prepare financial schedules for upper management or to accompany the group's billing.Prepare journal entries to set up receivables, post intercompany transfers, correct suspense and various other General Ledger accounts.Audit accounts records (i.e. income schedules, write-off, schedule checks, etc.) to verify the proper recording of transaction and to reconcile group and/or Plan billing records.Contact sales area, brokers, or the group via telephone or correspondence to collect accounts outstanding receivables.Prepare correspondence to respond to inquires about billing discrepancies or delinquency issues.Follow collection procedure to collect outstanding receivables via telephone calls, dunning notices, and arrange for group suspensions/terminations for nonpayment.Interact with the collection agencies on delinquent receivables.Visit groups to explain various billing arrangements and establish installment agreements.Prepare payment allocations for Cashier's Area for posting and follow up for accuracy.Responsible to perform all other duties as assigned by Management.


Compliance Statement:
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the laws, regulations and policies that pertain to the organizational unit's business and conforms with these laws, regulations and policies in carrying out the accountabilities of the job.

Education/Experience:

Requires three (3) years clerical business experience which must include at least one (1) year of responsibility in maintaining accounting records, preferably in Health Care and Accounts Receivable or GL accounts.


NOTE: Applicants may substitute six credits in accounting from an accredited college in lieu of one year of required experience."

Knowledge:

Requires knowledge of general accounting principles.Requires knowledge of CRT operation.Requires knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing software applications.Requires knowledge of personal computers.Prefer knowledge of the New Membership System.


Skills and Abilities:
The employer may require an employee to pass a test(s) as part of determining whether the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the job.


Special Licenses and Certifications:

Salary Range:

$43,514 - $57,898

​This compensation range is specific to the job level and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity.  This range has been created in good faith based on information known to Horizon at the time of posting.  Compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case. Horizon also provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes:

Comprehensive health benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision)

Retirement Plans

Generous PTO

Incentive Plans

Wellness Programs

Paid Volunteer Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability and any other protected class as required by federal, state or local law.  Horizon will consider reasonable accommodation requests as part of the recruiting and hiring process.

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