Find & Apply For Bookkeeper / Accounting Clerk Jobs in Ellington, Missouri

Brent B. Tinnin Manor is a 60 bed, skilled nursing facility nestled in the hills of Ellington, MO. The natural beauty of Reynolds County surrounds the facility and offers daily sightings of deer walking on the facility property. Brent B. Tinnin has an immediate opening for bookkeeper. Our residents are excited to meet a team player with the ability to work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will possess skills listed below:

Essential Functions of Bookkeeper:

Manages billing, accounts receivable, and collection activities in the center. Meets with family members to gather information and ensures that all payer sources are documented and input correctly into Point Click Care. Assists with Medicaid Pending applications, and works with resident, family and applicable outside agencies to finalize center coverage through Medicaid. Ensures integrity and confidentiality of all patient financial data. Performs collection activities. Establishes and maintains a system of financial record keeping, to include issuing receipts, preparing and making bank deposits, and recording payments. Interacts with home office billing team and payers to define billing requirements and ensures prompt payment of claims. Manages census activities including daily, weekly, and monthly balancing with the nursing and admissions departments. Produces reports for analysis purposes as needed. Manages month-end close activities related to charge capturing and submission of all billing statements and invoices to payors. Ensures compliance with all policies and procedures relating to billing. Monitors all ongoing projects related to AR, billing, and collections within the center. Manages Resident Trust Account for inhouse residents, to include weekly and monthly reconciliations. Manages Center Petty Cash to include reconciliation and reimbursement weekly and monthly. Processes new hires including background checks, new hire paperwork and regulatory procedures. Processes semi-monthly payroll with meticulous effort to ensure accurate pay for facility employees. Enters accounts payable invoices and vendor requests. Communicates vendor aging reports to process accurate payments.

Qualifications of Bookkeeper:

High school diploma or general equivalency is required, with some college or technical school course work and minimum of three years of job-related experience, preferably in Office Management department, or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Experience with Medicaid, Medicare, & Private Pay is preferred Experience in Office Management is preferred Skilled nursing, geriatric and long-term care experience is preferred Proficient knowledge of computer software (Microsoft Office Suite) and computer hardware, and Point Click Care High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive information and documentation while maintaining privacy/confidentiality. Attention to detail in composing, typing and proofing materials, establishing priorities, and meeting deadlines. Good to excellent spelling, grammar and written communication skills. Excellent telephone and oral communication skills. Ability to operate most standard office equipment (printers, copiers, fax, etc).

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person