Accounting Specialist

Are you a detail-oriented professional looking to build a career at the intersection of accounting, technology, and health/insurance revenue cycles? We are seeking an Accounting & Revenue Cycle Specialist to join our team.

In this dual-impact role, you will perform essential daily accounting tasks such as computing, classifying, and recording financial records. This would be in addition to serving as a critical support anchor for our Governmental WebPortal and Cash Application teams. You will play a key role in maintaining access to vital state and federal portals and driving the transition from manual paper processes to modern electronic workflows. Candidates must live in IL - do not apply for this job if located outside of IL. Qualifications & Skills

• Education: High school diploma or GED required. An Associate degree in accounting, finance, information systems, or a related discipline is highly preferred.

• Experience: 0–2 years of experience in financial, accounting, or revenue cycle/billing environments.

• Technical Savvy: strong familiarity with computer applications, specifically Microsoft Excel (formulas, data entry), Word, and PowerPoint. Prior experience with specialized accounting software or portal management is a massive plus.

• Core Competencies: Exceptional attention to detail, strong critical thinking, and robust written/verbal communication skills.

• Time Management: The ability to work independently, prioritize workflows, and manage your time efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

• Compliance Mindset: Basic knowledge of or willingness to learn federal, state, and company regulations as they relate to accounting and data security protocols.

salary: $19 - $19.31 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: Associate

Responsibilities

Portals & Account Management (Governmental WebPortal Team Support


1.) System Administration & Maintenance: Assist the Governmental WebPortal Team in managing, maintaining, and auditing user credentials and accounts across various state and federal portals to ensure uninterrupted access.


2.) Onboarding: Facilitate the streamlined setup and registration of new payer portals, ensuring compliance with governmental security standards and internal protocols.

Cash Application & Revenue Cycle Optimization
1.) Remittance Acquisition: Proactively collaborate with the Cash Application Analyst to retrieve missing or delayed Remittance Advices (RAs) from commercial and governmental payers to prevent posting backlogs.


2.) EDI Transition (Paper-to-Electronic): Act as a bridge between payers and the AR team to drive the migration from manual processes (paper/PDF RAs) to automated Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) streams, specifically NCPDP 835 or HIPAA 835 electronic remittance files.


3.) Payer Relations & Troubleshooting: Engage directly with payer provider relations and AR team to troubleshoot electronic enrollment issues, optimize data delivery methods, and accelerate cash application cycle times.

Skills

• Accounting Coursework
• Analytical Thinking
• Filing
• Microsoft Excel
• Financial data
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Account Reconciliation
• Bookkeeping
• Journal Entries
• Financial Statements
• Budget
• Business operations
• Payroll
• Oversee accounting functions

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 1 year
• Experience level: Entry Level

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Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.