Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, Newark, New Jersey, us, 07175
This position is responsible for the resolution of voucher billing, billing inquiries, collection of delinquent premiums, and preparation of accounting journal entries and schedules. The position is accountable for reviewing account records (e.g., income schedules, write‑offs, schedule checks), enrolling transactions to ensure billing accuracy, preparing journal entries to update General Ledger accounts, and visiting accounts to explain billing arrangements and establish installment agreements.
Responsibilities
Ensure the timely preparation of voucher billing.
Prepare financial schedules for upper management or to accompany the group's billing.
Prepare journal entries to set up receivables, post inter‑company transfers, correct suspense and various other General Ledger accounts.
Audit account records (i.e., income schedules, write‑offs, schedule checks, etc.) to verify proper recording of transactions and reconcile group and/or plan billing records.
Contact sales area, brokers, or the group via telephone or correspondence to collect outstanding receivables.
Prepare correspondence to respond to inquiries about billing discrepancies or delinquency issues.
Follow collection procedure to collect outstanding receivables via telephone calls, dunning notices, and arrange for group suspensions/terminations for nonpayment.
Interact with the collection agencies on delinquent receivables.
Visit groups to explain various billing arrangements and establish installment agreements.
Prepare payment allocations for Cashier's Area for posting and follow up for accuracy.
Perform all other duties as assigned by Management.
Compliance Statement Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the laws, regulations, and policies that pertain to the organizational unit's business and conforms with these laws, regulations, and policies in carrying out the accountabilities of the job.
Education / Experience
High school diploma or GED required.
Requires three (3) years of clerical business experience, which must include at least one (1) year of responsibility in maintaining accounting records, preferably in Health Care and Accounts Receivable or GL accounts.
NOTE: Applicants may substitute six credits in accounting from an accredited college in lieu of one year of required experience.
Knowledge
Knowledge of general accounting principles.
Knowledge of CRT operation.
Knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing software applications.
Knowledge of personal computers.
Prefer knowledge of the New Membership System.
Skills and Abilities The employer may require an employee to pass a test(s) as part of determining whether the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the job.
Salary Range $45,698 – $60,803
This compensation range is specific to the job level and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. This range has been created in good faith based on information known to Horizon at the time of posting. Compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case. Horizon also provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes:
Comprehensive health benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision)
Retirement Plans
Generous PTO
Incentive Plans
Wellness Programs
Paid Volunteer Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Disclaimer / Equal Employment Opportunity Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability and any other protected class as required by federal, state or local law. Horizon will consider reasonable accommodation requests as part of the recruiting and hiring process.
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Responsibilities
Ensure the timely preparation of voucher billing.
Prepare financial schedules for upper management or to accompany the group's billing.
Prepare journal entries to set up receivables, post inter‑company transfers, correct suspense and various other General Ledger accounts.
Audit account records (i.e., income schedules, write‑offs, schedule checks, etc.) to verify proper recording of transactions and reconcile group and/or plan billing records.
Contact sales area, brokers, or the group via telephone or correspondence to collect outstanding receivables.
Prepare correspondence to respond to inquiries about billing discrepancies or delinquency issues.
Follow collection procedure to collect outstanding receivables via telephone calls, dunning notices, and arrange for group suspensions/terminations for nonpayment.
Interact with the collection agencies on delinquent receivables.
Visit groups to explain various billing arrangements and establish installment agreements.
Prepare payment allocations for Cashier's Area for posting and follow up for accuracy.
Perform all other duties as assigned by Management.
Compliance Statement Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the laws, regulations, and policies that pertain to the organizational unit's business and conforms with these laws, regulations, and policies in carrying out the accountabilities of the job.
Education / Experience
High school diploma or GED required.
Requires three (3) years of clerical business experience, which must include at least one (1) year of responsibility in maintaining accounting records, preferably in Health Care and Accounts Receivable or GL accounts.
NOTE: Applicants may substitute six credits in accounting from an accredited college in lieu of one year of required experience.
Knowledge
Knowledge of general accounting principles.
Knowledge of CRT operation.
Knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing software applications.
Knowledge of personal computers.
Prefer knowledge of the New Membership System.
Skills and Abilities The employer may require an employee to pass a test(s) as part of determining whether the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the job.
Salary Range $45,698 – $60,803
This compensation range is specific to the job level and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. This range has been created in good faith based on information known to Horizon at the time of posting. Compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case. Horizon also provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes:
Comprehensive health benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision)
Retirement Plans
Generous PTO
Incentive Plans
Wellness Programs
Paid Volunteer Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Disclaimer / Equal Employment Opportunity Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability and any other protected class as required by federal, state or local law. Horizon will consider reasonable accommodation requests as part of the recruiting and hiring process.
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