Accounts Receivable Accountant

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Job description

Do you enjoy working with a collaborative team in pursuit of a shared mission? Want to make a positive impact in your community? Join the Blue Bird Day team!

Responsibilities:

• Works closely with the Billing team to ensure client invoices are accurately generated and sent to clients in a timely manner
• Works with the Billing team to ensure client payments are received and that outstanding invoices are followed-up on
• Ensures clients payments are applied correctly and in a timely manner; Applies Electronic Remittance Advice.
• Serves as a back up for accounting clerk on expense reports, vendor payments, purchasing management, and related allocations
• Follows all company policies and procedures.
• Documents financial transactions by entering account information
• Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Reconcile Electronic Medical Records billing system with bank accounts and financial statements.
• Oversee internal controls and integrity of accounts receivable.
• Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
• Prepares payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.
• Maintains employee and company confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
• Generate reports as needed.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 1-3 years of experience in Accounts Receivable preferred
• Experience using EMR systems preferred (Central Reach strongly preferred)
• Proficiency in Excel (experience using pivot tables and V look-ups preferred
• Desired Competencies:
• Attention to Detail
• Communication Skills
• Initiative
• Organizational Skills
• Root Cause Analysis

Who We Are

Blue Bird Day is an intensive therapy program for children with autism, ADHD, and other developmental disorders. Our therapies are offered in a preschool-like setting, but instead of teachers, our "classes" are run by therapists. Our collaborative team provides occupational, physical, speech, developmental, ABA, and other therapies to help our clients reach their unique goals. We have locations in Chicago's West Loop and Northcenter neighborhoods and in Wheaton, and we're growing!

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Birds of a feather... work together!

The Blue Bird Day team is comprised of compassionate individuals who have a passion to see our clients succeed. We value our employees, provide outstanding benefits, and work to foster a supportive and inclusive environment so our staff can focus on doing what they love, helping our kiddos!

Our comprehensive benefits

• Competitive salary
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Sick Leave (PSL) allowances
• 401k with substantial company match
• Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO medical insurance
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Call A Doc (on call physician)
• $25,000 Life Insurance policy
• Travel reimbursement for all offsite sessions
• On-site staff parking for therapists with off-site sessions
• Continuing education reimbursement and professional development days

Our supportive, collaborative culture

• In-depth onboarding to set you up for success
• Individualized mentorship focused on your unique goals
• Department and all staff meetings
• Birthday and Anniversary celebrations
• Fundraising initiatives
• Holiday celebrations
• And MORE!