Sr. Billing Specialist

We are currently seeking a skilled Senior Billing Specialist to assist our Accounts Receivable Manager with invoicing and cash applications. The Senior Billing Specialist will play a key role in creating monthly invoices and applying cash remittances, as well as assisting with collections communications and the monthly close process.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create monthly invoices in Workday for all Payments legal entities, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Review bank activity and apply customer cash remittances to open invoices.
• Assist Accounts Receivable Manager with researching customer questions and requests.
• Review Accounts Receivable Agings and communicate overdue invoices to customers, including sending Dunning Letters.
• Track short-term and long-term postage deposits by customer.
• Provide support for external audits.
• 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:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• 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.
• Motivated self-starter with problem-solving and critical thinking 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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Expectation to work primarily in the St. Louis, Missouri office on a regular basis (minimum 3 days a week)
• Willingness to work outside of normal business hours, if possible, when the monthly invoices are created and emailed to customers.

As a leading payments company in healthcare, we guide, price, explain, and pay for care on behalf of insurers and their members. We're Zelis in our pursuit to align the interests of payers, providers, and consumers to deliver a better financial experience and more affordable, transparent care for all. We partner with more than 700 payers, including the top-5 national health plans, BCBS insurers, regional health plans, TPAs and self-insured employers, over 4 million providers, and 100 million members, enabling the healthcare industry to pay for care, with care. Zelis brings adaptive technology, a deeply ingrained service culture, and a comprehensive navigation through adjudication and payment platform to manage the complete payment process.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
At Zelis, we champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in all aspects of our operations. We embrace the power of diversity and create an environment where people can bring their authentic and best selves to work. We know that a sense of belonging is key not only to your success at Zelis, but also to your ability to bring your best each day.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Zelis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, even if you do not believe you 100% fit the qualifications of the position, including women, LGBTQIA people, people of color, and people with disabilities.
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We are dedicated to ensuring our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation with any part of the application and/or interview process, please email TalentAcquisition@zelis.com
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