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Senior Accounting Specialist
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Beacon Dental Partners
Waltham, MA (In Person)
$70,720 Salary, Full-Time
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Senior Accounting Specialist Beacon Dental Partners Waltham, MA Job Details Full-time $32 - $36 an hour 9 hours ago Benefits Paid training Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off On-the-job training Vision insurance Paid sick time Qualifications Attention to detail Bachelor's degree in accounting Business Associate's degree Accounting Full Job Description Job Summary Beacon Dental Partners is a growing dental service organization (DSO) serving the New England market. We handle all non-clinical business operations — marketing, HR, finance, IT, and vendor management — so our dentists can focus entirely on patient care. We're looking for a detail-oriented billing & accounting specialist to join our Waltham headquarters. You'll own the full billing cycle across our practice group, working closely with insurance companies, patients, and our clinical teams to keep revenue flowing smoothly. If you're organized, love fixing problems, and want a stable, meaningful role with room to grow — this is it. Job Duties Manage and oversee general ledger accounting, ensuring all entries adhere to GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and internal policies. Close out the previous business day, reconciling all payments and transactions across our practice locations. Post patient and insurance payments in our practice management software; flag and resolve any discrepancies. Review insurance denials, follow up with carriers for clarification, and work with providers to re-submit, appeal, or improve processes. Generate and review insurance aging reports; submit electronic and paper claims; use insurer portals for eligibility and benefits verification. Generate monthly reports, overdue balance reports, and patient billing statements; process patient refunds with supervisor approval. Manage doctor compensation and calculations; report as needed Coordinate with our third-party billing company on verifications, claim posting, and outstanding claim follow-up. Monitor and respond to billing emails and voicemails in a timely manner. Enter faxed and scanned payments from satellite offices; maintain accurate patient account records. What we look for Experience in an accounting role Proficiency with Excel and comfort learning new practice management software. Excellent communication skills — you'll be on the phone with patients and insurance reps regularly. Strong attention to detail and a proactive, problem-solving mindset. Associate's or Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or related field a plus — but experience counts most.