Accounts Receivable And Billing Manager

Sun Health is looking for a big-hearted, invested, and thorough Accounts Receivable and Billing Manager to join our vibrant team at Administration Office hybrid remote in Surprise, AZ.
Statement of Purpose: This position will manage the Accounts Receivable functions of the Finance department that report up through the VP of Accounting and Financial Reporting. Duties include the supervision of the Accounts Receivable staff, review of AR aging, managing billing and collections, ensuring accurate accounting on a GAAP basis of the Accounts Receivable/revenue cycles, and coordination with the VP of Treasury and Financial Planning regarding cash management.
Why Sun Health?
Sun Health has been supporting healthcare in the West Phoenix metropolitan area for over 50 years and continues its mission to champion superior health and wellbeing through philanthropy, inspired living, and wellness programs.
Sun Health's core purpose is to empower people to enjoy living longer and more purposeful lives and our team members lead the way in education, advocacy, and care for our residents and community.
Sun Health was recently:

• certified as a Great Place to Work by our employees in 2020, 2021, and 2022.
• awarded a top 10 spot on the national Fortune Best Workplaces for Aging Services™ 2020 and 2021 list, and
• awarded a Platinum award in 2019, 2020 & 2021 through the Healthy Arizona Worksites Program.

Benefits offered for this position include:

• Paid Time Off and Sick Time
• Medical, dental & vision
• 401k with immediate vesting & up to 5% employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Scholarships
• Career and leadership development opportunities
• Employee Health and Wellbeing programs & rewards
• Community volunteer opportunities
• Discount Programs through The Employee Network
• Employee Association: Nonprofit supporting team members in need

A comprehensive list of benefits for full-time positions can be found here:
Reports To: Vice President of Accounting and Financial Reporting
Compensation: Salaried exempt and eligible for a 10% salary incentive under Sun Health's Variable Pay Program.
Major Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages all Accounts Receivable aspects of the organization, including billing, collection, and cash posting for the organization.
• Leads the AR team that communicates with residents, insurance, and other payors to resolve any billing issues and any discrepancies on payments to ensure completeness and accuracy of revenue generation.
• Monitors the monthly Accounts Receivable aging reports and works with department leadership, and the communities to ensure timely collection of receivables.
• Ensures monthly cash receipts for AR are reconciled to deposits in the bank.
• Assists the VP of Treasury and Financial Planning with regards to cash management including but not limited to upcoming payments and receivables.
• Ensures that accurate and timely information is provided for monthly and year-end accounting.
• Works with accountants to ensure that the AR subledgers are balanced and agree to the general ledger.
• Coordinates with team members to ensure the proper completion of financial reports for month-end, quarterly, and year-end closing and as needed for compliance with regulatory reporting requirements.
• Responsible for managing and completing the annual audit for their areas of responsibility.
• Assists with the coordination of the work of the accounting team that reports to the VP of Accounting and Financial Reporting.
• Manages the preparation of the annual Medicare cost reports and ensures they are filed on a timely basis.
• Manages Medicare and cost report audits and ensures accurate and timely response to such audits.
• Manages all state and local sales tax filings. Applies for new sales and use tax licenses.
• Participates in the review, analysis and implementation of corporate procedures and methodologies to improve efficiencies and ensure compliance.
• Develops and implements other appropriate policies and procedures as necessary.
• Provides all customers of Sun Health with an excellent service experience.

Qualifications:

• Has experience with billing in a skilled nursing facility and complying with federal requirements
• Associate Degree in Accounting or Business Administration, preferred.
• 5 years of related work experience in an Accounts Receivable function with at least 3 years in a supervisor capacity. Experience should include 2-3 years of experience in skilled nursing billing (including insurance and Medicare).
• Experience with MyUnity/Vision billing software preferred, or proficiency with other similar billing software.