Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
HLG is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of people who have been injured or disabled. What we do every day, with each individual client, positively impacts them as they face some of their most difficult times. Making a difference is what drives every member of this team, and it makes us one of the preeminent firms in our industry.
We are a committed and cohesive group of professionals. We are growing fast and looking for people who aren’t afraid of a challenge nor of going the extra mile – because our clients deserve it. If you’re looking for more than a daily grind where what you do matters, we’re looking for you.
Currently, we are looking to add an Accounting Clerk to our Finance team to handle the daily financial matters at HLG. This person will make client settlements a priority by helping find ways to reduce friction at disbursement time, reduce time needed to disburse, streamline processes as much as possible, and recognize special circumstances and assisting in creative ways to get the client paid quickly. Some of the key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Process medical record invoices from receipt to payment - including by reviewing invoices, following necessary internal procedures, and mailing payment.
- Pay additional medical record invoices online with credit card, entering transaction into case management system.
- Reconcile CIOX charges at defined intervals and dispute any incorrect charges, making sure credits are properly applied.
- Dispute any other incorrect invoicing with the medical provider to reach resolution.
- Prepare Personal Injury (PI) settlement disbursement checks based upon Disbursement Request and Closing Statement in Quickbooks.
- Enter all expense accounts deposits into Quickbooks, delivering checks with deposit slip for deposit.
- Collect W-9 forms from all vendors as needed to ensure proper 1099 reporting, supplying HLG W-9 form as needed to others.
- Collect electronic or credit card payments from clients for out of pocket expenses.
- Make occasional trips to local bank branch for banking needs.
Requirements:
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
- Ability to organize your time effectively for appropriately-prioritized action, greater productivity, and efficiency.
- Pay close attention to all details, catching mistakes, errors, and problems for better accuracy and results.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- High level of honesty and discretion.
- Acceptable, professional etiquette among the team and with clients.
- Strong computer skills and efficient in Microsoft Office.
- Impeccable attendance and punctuality.
EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- High School Degree or GED.
- Excellent knowledge of basic accounting concepts.
- One year of Accounting Clerk (or related) experience preferred.