Cash Applications Specialist

As the leading payments company in healthcare, this companies price, pay and explain healthcare for payers, providers, and healthcare consumers. Zelis was founded on a belief there is a better way to determine the cost of a healthcare claim, manage payment-related data, and make the payment because more affordable and transparent care is good for all of them. Zelis partners with more than 700 payers, including the top-5 national health plans, Blues plans, regional health plans, TPAs and self-insured employers, 1.5 million providers and millions of members, enabling the healthcare industry to pay for care, with care. Zelis brings adaptive technology, a deeply ingrained service culture, and an integrated pre-payment through payments platform to manage the complete payment process.



Zelis is currently seeking a skilled Cash Applications Specialist supporting CCS. The Cash Application Specialist will play a key role by accurately and efficiently processing incoming payments and ensuring they are posted to the appropriate customer accounts and subsequently applied to the correct invoices based on the customer supplied remittance information.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES



* Accurately and promptly post incoming payments to customer accounts and application to invoices based on customer supplied remittance information.

* Assist Accounts Receivable Team with researching customer questions and requests.

* Assist Accountants with bank reconciliation processes to ensure that all transactions are accounted for and discrepancies are resolved promptly.

* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives.

* Participate in process improvement initiatives and identify opportunities to streamline processes.



EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:



Required:

* Associate's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field preferred

* 2 - 5 years of experience in a similar role

* Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize and analyze significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of ERP environments. Experience with Workday Financials a plus

* Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.