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Financial Specialist II

Johnson Service Group

Irvine, IL

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounts Receivable Processing, Analysis Skills, Bank Management, Billing, COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985), Cash Applications, Claims Processing, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Documentation, Documentation Standards, ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974), Establish Priorities, Ethernet, File Audits, Finance, Financial Compliance, Financial Reporting, Financial Services, Financial Transactions, Flexible Spending Accounts, Funding, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Health Insurance, Healthcare, Healthcare Reimbursement, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Maintain Compliance, Medical Billing, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Network Routers, Past Due Accounts, Performance Analysis, Pharmacy, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Process Development, Process Improvement, Process Management, Reconciliation, Regulations, Resolve Customer Issues, Risk Management, Sales Management, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Standards Development, Support Documentation, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Time Management, Transaction Processing/Management, Wireless Communications, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Irvine, IL
POSTED
30+ days ago
Johnson Service Group (JSG) is seeking a Financial Specialist II. 
Remote- Must live in Pacific, Mountain or Central time zones.
Work hours: Monday-Friday - Contract position 3-6 months 
Hourly rate: $25.00

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
This position reports to the Senior Supervisor, Administration Finance and requires the ability to process financial transactions, both automated and manual, within the company’s processing systems, including group and individual billing, Automated Clearing House (ACH) transactions, and cash receipt processing. Maintain and balance group and individual accounts receivables including delinquency processing and terminations. Manage receipt of group admin fees and process vendor payments. Invoice for third party administrator (TPA) Claims processing and manage receipt and application of claims funding.

QUALIFICATIONS
• BA/BS degree in accounting, finance, or business-related field and three (3) to five (5) years of experience working in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Skills to establish priorities, multi-task, work under pressure and deadlines, work independently with minimal supervision or in team environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications, including intermediate skills in Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experienced in performing customer account reconciliations, including research, and resolving discrepancies with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, to include modern business communications, formatting professional letters, reports, and phone etiquette.
• Customer service oriented.
• Ability to analyze and resolve technical problems and/or client inquiries as they arise.
• Knowledge of generally accepted Health Care Eligibility and Billing procedures as well as Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA), Cal-COBRA, Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangement (MEWA) and Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) regulations.
• Knowledge of health insurance industry.
• Ability to work overtime as requested by management and based upon department needs and compliance.
• Internet access provided by a cable or fiber provider with 40 MB download and 20 MB upload speeds.
• Home router with wired Ethernet (wireless connections and hotspots are not permitted).
• A designated room for your office or steps taken to protect company information (e.g., facing computer towards wall, etc.)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Customer Account Management & Maintenance
• Maintain/manage all contribution/premium reimbursements, COBRA/Retiree reimbursements, and vendor pass thru payments for company.
• Verify and authorize the release of company vendor payment within four business days of account funding.
• Manage the process of funding and releasing self-funded claims payments.
• Reconcile and maintain accuracy of group ledger accounts by matching incoming payments to corresponding invoices, promptly investigating and resolving discrepancies, collaborating with internal teams and external partners to make adjustments, and maintaining thorough documentation to support audit trails.
• Monitor bank accounts daily for returned items, overdrafts, positive pay exceptions, stop payments and other exception reporting and make decision for resolution or escalation. Month End Financials completed and delivered to Accounting by the fifth (5th) business day of the month.
• Assist with Mid-Month cash application audit that must be completed by the 15th business day of the month.
• Manage and maintain Bank lockbox, and ACH/Wire programs.
• Manage and maintain retiree invoicing & receivable management program(s).
• Support FSA (Flexible Spending Account) HSA (Health Savings Account) HRA (Health Reimbursement Arrangement) program.
• Manage the delinquency process for company accounts.
• Manage the third-party pharmacy process by reviewing consumer claim data files from vendors and coordinating billing and invoicing between operational and accounting teams to ensure accurate and timely payments. Validate and audit pharmacy data files against contract pricing, documenting, and reporting findings. Additionally, ensure files are audited and loaded promptly.
Process Management
• Process and verify the necessary corrections on manual adjustments posted to group ledger on HealthCare Processing System for company  and individual accounts (COBRA)/Retiree.
• Perform bank reconciliations for customer accounts and initiate ledger adjustments as needed.
• Verify/authorize refund for terminations and overpayments on all accounts.
• Apply cash to appropriate ledgers and research /correct application issues.
• Provide back-up resource for invoice generation, daily cash application and other customer accounting duties.
• Process related written and verbal account inquiries to its conclusion in a timely manner to include research on as needed basis.
• Prepare ad hoc reports upon request.
Proactively identify inefficiencies within established processes and recommend solutions to optimize time, reduce risk, and minimize cost. Contribute to process improvements and innovation by raising concerns and offering suggestions for enhancements and implementation.
• Create and document Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).
Perform ledger reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance with financial records.
Customer Service:
• Work with Eligibility Specialists to research/resolve unpaid and/or outstanding balances for company employer groups, and COBRA/Retiree accounts.
• Act as a liaison to other departments for resolution of issues that may arise.
• Provide timely and effective customer service to clients by addressing requests, inquiries, and issues related to customer accounts.
• Serve as representative of company displaying professionalism, knowledge, customer service and discretion in all interactions with other members of company community and their customers.
• Get curious and strive to understand others’ outside triangles, (what they are needing/wanting to do).
• Plan and execute work in a helpful and collaborative manner.
• Be accountable for helping assess and report performance in terms of impact, making improvements, and course correcting along the way.
• Consistently meet processing cycle time standards and production due dates.
• Mentor Customer Accounting Specialist I.
Other duties as assigned.

JSG offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, short-term disability, 401(k), weekly pay, and more. Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #D800
 

About the Company

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Johnson Service Group

At JSG, We Understand People

It is our mission to empower people, help our clients reach their goals, and hire motivated individuals.

Since our start in 1984, we’ve worked hard to establish our present position as the most effective cross-industry staffing and consulting solution available.

Headquartered in Chicago, IL with local offices throughout the United States and Canada, JSG proudly serves a diverse range of industries with the right solutions to help clients reach their company goals. Our client-centric approach enables us to create personalized solutions for businesses in need of top-tier talent.  Our dedication doesn’t stop at our clients. We strive to connect candidates with opportunities that match their skills and goals. More than just a go-between, we are a dependable bridge, uniting top talent with suitable opportunities, facilitating shared opportunities and growth.

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1984
WEBSITE
https://www.jsginc.com/

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