Accountant Iii - Austin, United States - Dept of State Health Services

Dept of State Health Services

Verified Company

Austin, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Accountant III

This position offers hybrid schedule which consists of telework and in office work.
Performs moderately complex accounting work. Work involves preparing financial statements and reports; interpret and resolve customer inquires; transaction entry into laboratory medical billing system; organize, audit and coordinates the work of others. Works under general supervision of the Billing Branch Manager with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement. Uses discretion and maintains strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
Work a regular and predictable schedule with the ability to telework

Essential Job Functions:

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy.

Reviews and audits accounting and financial documents for accuracy. Research and reconcile discrepancies in accounts. Process payments and vouchers, performs daily corrections, adjusting and closing of transactions.

Maintain a working knowledge of federal, state, enterprise, agency and unit policies, processes and procedures, as well as related enterprise training, for privacy requirements when handling data falling into any of the following categories:
HIPAA-Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, PHI-Protected Health Information, PII-Personally Identifiable Information, and SPI-Sensitive Personal Information. Must keep all Billing Branch records, patient information confidential.

Participates in the preparing and printing of weekly and month billing statements.- Be able to process Electronic billing files are processed according to policy and procedures, accurately and within required timeframe.

Ensure backup is cross trained on applicable tasks and procedures for these tasks are current.
Other duties as assigned

To include, but not limited to: serve as back-up to the Accountant II's and Accountant III's and assist others as needed; assist in the development of and participate in special projects; Performs related duties as assigned that include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency's obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or continuity of operations (COOP) activation.

Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

Knowledge Skills Abilities:

Ability to answer phone calls and routing incoming calls.

Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and clients.
Ability to converse effectively and tactfully with coworkers.
Ability to create and maintain a positive and efficient work environment.
Ability to express opinions clearly and logically.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to handle multiple projects and changing deadlines
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to prepare effective correspondence and reports in an accurate and timely manner.
Ability to prepare, maintain and archive detailed records, files, and reports
Ability to process thirdparty insurance claims.
Ability to sit for long periods of time.
Ability to work in harmony with others and deal with stressful situations in a diplomatic and tactful manner.
Knowledge of agency programs, policies and procedures.
Knowledge of office procedures, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
Skill and accuracy in data entry.
Skill and accuracy in using 10key.
Skill in operating a personal computer and office equipment.
Skill in using database and Microsoft Office.
Skills in problem solving, planning, and research.

Registration or Licensure Requirements:

none

Initial Selection Criteria:

Experience working with confidential information, internal and external customer service,

Additional Information:

MOS Code:

36B, 3451, 65FXHHS agencies use E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.