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Hybrid
Chicago, IL, USA
48K-86K Annually
Junior
Hybrid
Chicago, IL, USA
48K-86K Annually
Junior
Processes premium, provider refund, miscellaneous, check, ACH, and wire payments. Researches payment and claims data, troubleshoots system errors, evaluates transaction reasonableness, responds to inquiries, creates reports and allocation spreadsheets, and performs payment reconciliations. Requires accounting knowledge, financial systems experience, statistical data analysis, and strong communication skills.
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Job Summary

This position is responsible for researching and applying premium as well as processing provider refunds, and miscellaneous payments based on the various internal systems. Evaluating data for reasonableness and/or researching questions or troubleshooting errors that may involve several systems. Responds to both internal and external customers’ inquiries. Assist with creating various reports based on business needs. In addition, this position also assists with/responsible for daily payment management which may include analyzing incoming checks, ACH, and/or wire payments as well as claim data received by providers; creating payment allocation spreadsheets and procedures; analyzing spreadsheets and performing independent reconciliations of the payment and/or claims data.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance or Management OR 4 years accounting experience.
  • Knowledge of basic accounting.
  • MS Office and Access.
  • Experience with Financial Systems.
  • Statistical data analysis.
  • Good grammar, clear, concise communication with appropriate word choice.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

  • Banking and payment processing experience. 
  • 1-2 years in treasury, finance, accounting and/or claims experience. 
  • Bank software experience. 
  • Experience with HCSC Financial Reporting and Billing systems.

Please note that this role is HYBRID with an in-office requirement of 3 days a week


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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.

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