<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
Job description
We are a dynamic, growing, full-service public accounting firm headquartered in Livingston, New Jersey. From attest to tax and consulting to business valuation to small business advisory services, our firm supports our clients in a variety of ways to ensure their success. As part of Kamens &amp; Associates, LLC, you will be on a team that strives to provide excellent client service, supports team members, and encourages you to keep growing.
Position Overview
The Billing and Collections Clerk is primarily responsible for the day-to-day processing of accounts receivables transactions and managing the payment collections of customers. Works in a team environment maintaining the day-to-day A/R transactions and procedures.
Collections
<ul>
<li>Responsible for notifying clients of delinquent accounts, email/mail copies of invoices and sending statements to clients</li>
<li>Monitor client account details for non-payment, delayed payments and other irregularities</li>
<li>Call clients who are delinquent and discuss their payment options. Making outbound collection calls in a professional manner while keeping and improving customer relations.</li>
<li>Investigate and resolve client inquiries and invoice issues, including partnering with the account management team to provide customer requests. Act as mediator in maintaining quality customer service and a positive company image by resolving customer account inquiries.</li>
<li>Identify issues attributing to account delinquency and discuss them with management.</li>
<li>Review and monitor assigned accounts and all applicable collection reports.</li>
<li>Perform other basic clerical and accounting duties.</li>
<li>Participates in departmental and organizational meetings, training, and other duties.</li>
</ul>
Billing
<ul>
<li>Run Work In Process reports weekly to determine unbilled work.</li>
<li>Prepare client billing on an as needed basis.</li>
</ul>
Experience
<ul>
<li>2 years of collections/billing experience</li>
<li>Must have attention to detail with an eye for accuracy.</li>
<li>Be able to effectively analyze and make decisions on customer accounts</li>
<li>Excellent verbal, written, and social communication skills</li>
<li>Communicate client needs accurately, timely and with proper documentation</li>
<li>Solid understanding of consumer collections</li>
<li>Expertise in customer service</li>
<li>Organized, with the ability to work independently, take initiative and solve problems</li>
<li>Team player and positive attitude</li>
<li>Basic working knowledge or Word and Excel. Comfortable learning new software.</li>
<li>History of successful third-party collection skills and decision-making capabilities.</li>
<li>Experience with CCH Access is a plus.</li>
</ul>
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour
Weekly day range:
<ul>
<li>Monday to Friday</li>
</ul>
Work setting:
<ul>
<li>Office</li>
</ul>
Experience:
<ul>
<li>Collections: 2 years (Preferred)</li>
</ul>
Ability to Relocate:
<ul>
<li>Livingston, NJ: Relocate before starting work (Required)</li>
</ul>
Work Location: In person
Company DescriptionWe are a dynamic, growing, full-service public accounting firm headquartered in Livingston, New Jersey. From attest to tax and consulting to business valuation to small business advisory services, our firm supports our clients in a variety of ways to ensure their success. As part of Kamens &amp; Associates, LLC, you will be on a team that strives to provide excellent client service, supports team members, and encourages you to keep growing. We have a commitment to a happy, healthy, inclusive, and productive workplace. 
<h3>Company Description</h3>
We are a dynamic, growing, full-service public accounting firm headquartered in Livingston, New Jersey. From attest to tax and consulting to business valuation to small business advisory services, our firm supports our clients in a variety of ways to ensure their success. As part of Kamens &amp; Associates, LLC, you will be on a team that strives to provide excellent client service, supports team members, and encourages you to keep growing. We have a commitment to a happy, healthy, inclusive, and productive workplace.

Collections and Billing Specialist

&lt;b&gt;The work we do matters!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Hiring Agency:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;Health &amp; Human Services - Agency 25&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Location: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;Nebraska State Office Building - Lincoln&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Hiring Rate:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;$23.779&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Posting:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;JR2024-00008214 Long-Term Care Regional Ombudsman (Open)&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Applications No Longer Accepted On &lt;/b&gt;(If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):&lt;br&gt;08-23-2024&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Description:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;DHHS, Division of Medicaid and Long-Term Care is looking for the next Long-Term Care Regional Ombudsman.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The Southeast Nebraska Long-Term Care Regional Ombudsman serves as an advocate and mediator for residents of long-term care facilities, ensuring their rights are upheld and their well-being is protected. 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