Accounts Receivable Clerk

Job summary

Responsible for invoicing patients and organizations, processing payments, and reconciling sub-ledgers to the general ledger. The role involves managing delinquent accounts through follow-ups and coordinating with collection agencies.

Job details

Hat You'll Do Invoices patients, medical service plans and other organizations for activities such as patient services, programs, lab tests, medical insurance claims, Alternative Payment Program claims, contract recoveries and provision of drugs. Processes invoices and related payments by performing tasks such as entering invoices and payments in batches, verifying batch totals with source documents, comparing payments received to the invoices recorded, identifies discrepancies and following up with patients or billing agencies.] Prepares routine journal entries from a variety of source documents. Reconciles sub-ledger to general ledger control account by performing tasks such as reviewing data and identifying discrepancies, and making adjustments. Review patient accounts age reports to identify reasons accounts are outstanding. Identifies discrepancies and makes adjustments. Performs follow-up on delinquent accounts by performing tasks such as making phone calls, sending written reminders or referring to a collection agency. Refers all recommended write-offs, transfer of delinquent accounts to collection agency, and alternate payment arrangements to the supervisor. Prepares collections listing and supporting documentation to transfer delinquent accounts to collection agencies. Maintains collection files, updates collection agencies when payments are received and answers questions regarding outstanding accounts. Assists with review of revenue variances and patterns by performing tasks such as collecting data and providing reports on areas such as invoice volumes and customer status. What You'll Bring Grade 12, successful completion of a recognized accounting course Two year’s recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience (Accounts Recievable position). Ability to keyboard at 45 w.p.m. You can Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Deal with others effectively. Carry out the duties of the position. Organize work. Supervise If this sounds like you, apply now! Status Location: Wage: $22.89 per hour Closing date: Until Filled Reference # Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home. About Us The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) provides specialized health services to British Columbians, including cancer care, organ transplantation, pediatrics, emergency services, mental health and substance use services. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose. Learn more about PHSA and our programs: https://jobs.phsa.ca/family-brands We hire on the basis of merit and encourage all qualified applicants to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, backgrounds and experiences. We strive to create a safe and welcoming environment where everyone can come to work and be their best, authentic self. Respect Compassion Innovation Cultivating Partnerships Serve with Purpose

What you’ll do

Responsible for invoicing patients and organizations, processing payments, and reconciling sub-ledgers to the general ledger. The role involves managing delinquent accounts through follow-ups and coordinating with collection agencies.

Requirements

Requires a Grade 12 education and completion of a recognized accounting course. Candidates must have two years of recent related experience in accounts receivable and a typing speed of 45 w.p.m.

Benefits

• Health • Wellness • Development Programs

Listed skills

• Collections · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Accounts receivable · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Data entry · Preferred
• Payment Processing · Preferred
• invoicing · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Invoicing
• Payment Processing
• Journal Entries
• Account Reconciliation
• Accounts Receivable
• Collections
• Data Entry
• Communication
• Organization
• Keyboarding

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Healthcare
• Administrative