Billing and accounting analyst

Our Client, a Health Insurance company, is looking for a Billing and Accounting Analyst for their Detroit, MI/Remote location.

Responsibilities:

Accounting

Responsible for monitoring, analyzing and reporting financial information including revenue and expenses by account, customer, and product segments. These duties include variance analysis, account reconciliation, transaction processing and publishing of various financial reports and financial statements. Complete month end close activities. Prepares financial information and reviews for accuracy and completeness. Assists with drafting of policies and develops desk level procedures for the department to help assure clarity in department practices and adequate internal controls. Interfaces with various departments, management and individuals’ external to Client.

Billing

Answer incoming calls and emails regarding billing invoicing and detail reporting for Small, Middle, and Key & Large ASC group customers. Collaborate with Information Technology and Underwriting to develop solutions for group customers following the analysis of billing issues. Maintain and understand billing systems for new and existing group customers to ensure accurate invoicing. Apply and monitor payments and delinquency. Support in root cause analysis to solve both routine and complex billing issues. Respond to routine and complex billing inquiries from internal and external stakeholders including, but not limited to Sales, Underwriting, Information Technology, groups and agents.

Requirements:

Top 3 required skills/experience

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including advanced Microsoft Excel skills (contract agency testing preferred).
• Ability to analyze data and produce accurate reporting.
• Advanced analytical, organizational, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Required skills/experience

• Experience in customer-driven environments.
• Billing, accounting or similar experience in office management.
• Strong financial acumen skills.
• Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a complex environment.

Preferred skills/experience

• Ability to conduct variance analysis and account reconciliation.
• Experience reviewing and preparing financial information for accuracy and completeness.
• Experience collaborating between IT-driven areas and business areas.

Education/certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Healthcare or similar field is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field is required.
• Two years of experience in a related field, including Accounting experience.

Other skills and abilities

• Ability to conduct variance analysis and account reconciliation.
• Strong financial acumen skills.
• Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced analytical, organizational, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently in a complex environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including strong Microsoft Excel skills.

Why Should You Apply?

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities