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Accountant II

Health Care Service Corporation
Chicago, IL, USAHybridFinance & AccountingMid-Level$47,500 - $86,000Posted: yesterday

About the role

At HCSC, our employees are the cornerstone of our business and the foundation to our success. We empower employees with curated development plans that foster growth and promote rewarding, fulfilling careers. Join HCSC and be part of a purpose-driven company that will invest in your professional development. Job Summary This position is responsible for reviewing and verifying the billing information and setup for new and complex accounts meet customer requirements, including preparing worksheet ledgers, database entries, and custom formats needed to support billing.

Reviewing and processing weekly and monthly billing and settlement statements, including applying and verifying adjustments and balancing accounts. Tracking payments, producing necessary journal entries, and escalating or initiating collection on delinquencies. Reviewing administration payments for self-billed groups to identify and correct membership mismatches. Monitoring and clearing exception reports. Processing account annual renewals and terminations/bankruptcies. Documenting processes and procedures.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: : (Accts Payable) _ College degree OR 4 years of accounting experience. _ Accounting skills _ MS Office and Access _ Experience with PeopleSoft _ Statistical data analysis _ Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills _ Self motivated/self starter PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: _ College degree in business or accounting _ Customer service experience JOB REQUIREMENTS: (Accts Receivable) _ Degree in business and 2 years accounting experience, or 6 years accounting experience. _ Analytical skills.

_ Clear, concise written and oral communication with good grammar and word choice. _ Read and interpret financial and membership reports. _ Knowledge of National and state health insurance portability laws. _ Knowledge of HCSCs refund procedures. _ Knowledge of HCSC structure, functions, and responsibilities of Marketing, Underwriting, Cash Receipts, Financial Reporting, etc. _ Membership system experience. _ Blue Star billing system experience. _ MS Word and Excel PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: _ Degree in accounting.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: (ASO) _ Bachelor’s in Business and 2 years accounting experience; OR 6 years of accounting experience. _ Analytical skills; _ Ability to work independently and multi-task; _ Auditing accounts to ensure they are in balance, cash has been allocated and aging is current; and _ Clear, concise written and oral communication with good grammar and word choice. _ Read and interpret financial and membership reports.

_ Intermediate to Advanced MS Word and Excel _ Other duties as assigned PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: _ Degree in Accounting _ BARS, BlueStar, BAE, ASO Cost Billing and/or Oracle experience _ Read and interpret financial and membership reports; _ Knowledge of National and state health insurance portability laws. _ Knowledge of HCSCs refund procedures. _ Knowledge of HCSC structure, functions, and responsibilities of Marketing, Underwriting, Cash Receipts, Financial _Reporting, etc. _ Intermediate MS Word and Excel skills.

_ Accounting project implementation experience including writing test cases and testing various scenarios _ Writing and interpreting MS SQL queries JOB REQUIREMENTS: (Fin Rptg) _ College degree in business with accounting coursework and 1 year of accounting experience or 5 years accounting experience. _ MS Office including Word and Excel. _ Analytical skills. _ Detail oriented. _ Clear, concise communication with good grammar, appropriate word choice. PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS: _ Experience with MS Access. _ Experience with HCSC financial reporting systems.

_ Experience with Alteryx & PowerBI. \* Ability to meet deadlines. This is a Flex (Hybrid) role: 3 days in office; 2 days remote. #LI-MC1 #INKT Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at HCSC about our Employee Referral process! Pay Transparency Statement: At Health Care Service Corporation, you will be part of an organization committed to offering meaningful benefits to our employees to support their life outside of work.

From health and wellness benefits, 401(k) savings plan, pension plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, disability insurance, supplemental life insurance, employee assistance program, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, plus other incentives, we offer a robust total rewards package for employees. Learn more about our benefit offerings by visiting https://careers.hcsc.com/totalrewards. The compensation offered will vary depending on your job-related skills, education, knowledge, and experience.

This role aligns with an annual incentive bonus plan subject to the terms and the conditions of the plan. Flex employees are expected to be in the office a minimum of three days a week. Management will have discretion to modify an employee's weekly schedule for exigent circumstances. HCSC Employment Statement: We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to providing a welcoming environment where the unique differences of our employees are respected and valued.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of drug screening in accordance with applicable law. Base Pay Range $47,500.00 - $86,000.00 Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Join our talent community and receive the latest HCSC news, content, and be first in line for new job opportunities. Join our Talent Community. For more than 80 years, HCSC has been dedicated to expanding access to high-quality, cost-effective health care and equipping our members with information and tools to make the best health care decisions for themselves and their families. As an industry leader, HCSC also has been helping to make the health care system work better for all Americans.

To remain a leader, we offer compelling careers that encourage resourcefulness, strategic thought and empower you to make a difference in the lives of our members and their communities. Today, with the industry at an important crossroad, HCSC is reimagining health care and looking for original thinkers who aren’t afraid to make innovative contributions. We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to workforce diversity and a drug-free and smoke-free workplace.

Learn more about HCSC, our commitment to our members and the opportunity you’ll have to improve health care delivery in an open, collaborative environment. HCSC is committed to diversity in the workplace and to providing equal opportunity to employees and applicants. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and need an accommodation or assistance in either using the Careers website or completing the application process, you can call us at 1-866-977-7378 to request reasonable accommodations.

Please note that only requests for accommodations in the application process will be returned. All applications, including resumes, must be submitted through HCSC's Career website on-line application process. If you have general questions regarding the status of an existing application, navigate to "candidate home" to view your job submissions.

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Minimum requirements

  • College degree or equivalent accounting experience (varies by role: 1-6 years)
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel) and relevant systems (PeopleSoft, Blue Star, membership systems)
  • Strong analytical, communication, and accounting skills with ability to read financial reports

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