About the role
Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Payment Posting Specialist to join our dynamic finance team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for accurately posting payments, reconciling accounts, and ensuring the integrity of financial data across multiple accounting systems. Your expertise will help streamline revenue cycle management, improve client satisfaction, and support the overall financial health of our organization. This position offers an exciting opportunity to apply your accounting knowledge and technical skills in a fast-paced environment committed to excellence.
Duties
- Accurately post payments received from various sources into designated accounting software and billing systems, ensuring compliance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) controls
- Reconcile accounts receivable and accounts payable transactions, identifying discrepancies and resolving issues promptly
- Manage collections accounts by following up on outstanding balances through phone calls, emails, or written correspondence while maintaining professional customer service standards
- Perform detailed data entry using Excel spreadsheets, spreadsheets with formulas, and specialized billing software to ensure precise record-keeping
- Analyze account data for accuracy, perform account analysis, and prepare journal entries for month-end closing processes
- Collaborate with internal teams and external clients to resolve billing discrepancies and facilitate smooth payment processing
- Support audit preparations by maintaining organized records of transactions and providing documentation related to financial activities
Experience
- Proven experience in accounting or finance roles with a focus on accounts receivable, accounts payable, or revenue cycle management
- Familiarity with financial software such as Sage, PeopleSoft, QuickBooks, Quicken, or similar systems; experience with medical billing or governmental accounting is a plus
- Strong understanding of accounting concepts including debits & credits, journal entries, double-entry bookkeeping, and account reconciliation
- Knowledge of medical terminology such as CPT coding and ICD-10 is advantageous for healthcare-related roles
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications—particularly Excel for data analysis and creating formulas—is essential
- Experience working within SOX compliance frameworks and understanding GAAP standards is highly desirable
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to handle client inquiries professionally via phone or email while demonstrating strong phone etiquette and negotiation skills
- Demonstrated analytical skills with attention to detail in account analysis and reconciliation tasks
- Ability to perform 10-key typing efficiently while maintaining accuracy in high-volume data entry tasks
Join us as a Payment Posting Specialist if you thrive in a detail-focused environment where your accounting expertise can make a real impact. Bring your technical skills, positive attitude, and passion for financial accuracy to a team dedicated to excellence!
Pay: $24.58 - $29.60 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
Work Location: Remote
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