Billing Analyst (Finance)

Bring your drive for excellence, teamwork, and customer commitment to Independence. Join us as we renew and reimagine the future of health care. Together we will achieve our mission to enhance the health and well-being of the people and communities we serve.

The Self Funded Billing Analyst is responsible for the billing, account maintenance, and collection of accounts receivable for a portfolio of self funded customers. This position works closely with internal finance and marketing partners and with our self-funded groups or their consultant.

The Billing Analyst will be responsible for the following:

• Detailed preparation of Self Funded customer invoices, customer setup, accounts receivable reconciliations, and aging results. The Billing Analysts are also responsible for customer related projects involving customer inquiries, collections, audits, reconciliations and settlements. This position will work closely with the clients.
• Responsible for performing the invoicing, reconciling and maintenance of self funded customer accounts. Will gather the receivable facts and report to the lead. Will input A/R comments for their clients.
• Basic understanding of the Self Funded Billing Processes.
• Collaborates with internal partners and demonstrates ability to work with internal and external customers.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate at both a technical and business level; able to explain all customer related activity including issues and potential root causes.
• Responsible for ensuring the assigned portfolio of customer accounts are maintained and reconciled on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Prepares results of annual customer account Settlements/Reconciliations.
• Responsible for running standard Production reports and Ad Hoc reports as needed.
• Follows all key internal controls and supports audits and variance inquiries as required; prepares/reconciles control totals.

 

Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 - 3 years working within a Billing, Finance or Operations Department.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related area of study preferred.
• Billing experience in a Healthcare / Insurance Industry preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook. Knowledge of SQL, Access, and Adobe. Standard. Having knowledge of Web based applications and having PeopleSoft is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability prioritizing and multi-tasking,
• A successful candidate in this role will exhibit proficiency in the following competencies: initiative, attention to detail, communication (verbal and communication), process orientation, and financial systems knowledge.

Independence Blue Cross is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or disability.

Must have an Android or iOS device which is compatible with the free Microsoft Authenticator app.

Independence has implemented a “Hybrid” model which consists of Associates working in the office 3 days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday) and remotely 2 days a week (Monday & Friday). This role is designated as a role that fits into the “Hybrid” model. While associates may work remotely on our designated remote days, the work must be performed in the Tri-State Area of Delaware, New Jersey, or Pennsylvania.