SUMMARY:

The Accounting Assistant will assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable functions. The Assistant will be responsible for the reconciliation of COB postings in the Thesys System to the bank depository account and assisting with any Accounting/Finance project that may arise for USFHP or CHRISTUS Health.

Responsibilities:

• Code A/P invoices/check requests and research A/P issues as necessary including quality review of A/P closing. Prepare routine check requests monthly
• Reconcile Coordination of Benefits remittances and report discrepancies and problems to the Accounting Manager
• Respond to Customer Service queries, requests for stop pays, and requests for cancelled check copies
• Track postal permit accounts and replenish postal funds via check requests
• Assist with enrollment payment data entry, reconciliation, and collection calls
• Assist with 1099 preparation annually including maintaining W-9 forms from vendors and compiling information in response to IRS inquiries
• Other duties as assigned by Management
• Collaborate with and maintain open communication with all departments within CHRISTUS Health to ensure effective and efficient workflow and facilitate completion of tasks/goals
• Follow the CHRISTUS Guidelines related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), designed to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI)

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma
  Work Schedule:
  8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday

• Code A/P invoices/check requests and research A/P issues as necessary including quality review of A/P closing. Prepare routine check requests monthly
• Reconcile Coordination of Benefits remittances and report discrepancies and problems to the Accounting Manager
• Respond to Customer Service queries, requests for stop pays, and requests for cancelled check copies
• Track postal permit accounts and replenish postal funds via check requests
• Assist with enrollment payment data entry, reconciliation, and collection calls
• Assist with 1099 preparation annually including maintaining W-9 forms from vendors and compiling information in response to IRS inquiries
• Other duties as assigned by Management
• Collaborate with and maintain open communication with all departments within CHRISTUS Health to ensure effective and efficient workflow and facilitate completion of tasks/goals
• Follow the CHRISTUS Guidelines related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), designed to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI