Part-Time Accounting Specialist
Part-Time Accounting Specialist at Attentive Care — Albany, NY, US
- Company: Attentive Care
- Location: Albany, NY, US
- Employment type: Part-time
- Posted: 2026-10-01
About this role
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Attentive Care is a well-established, privately owned and operated home healthcare company serving the Capital District for close to 50 years. We are currently seeking a Part-Time Accounting Specialist to join our team.
Position Summary
The Part-Time Accounting Specialist will assist with the fiscal operations of the corporate office, with primary responsibilities for accounts payable, cash application, collections, billing and eligibility follow-up, compliance support, and Accounting Department cross-training.
Key Responsibilities & Duties
- Demonstrates quality service and effective communication.
- Processes accounts payable and client refunds twice monthly in the office.
- Applies MLTC cash receipts promptly and accurately.
- Follows up weekly on Medicaid billing, collections, eligibility, denials, and payment discrepancies.
- Follows up weekly on MLTC collections, denials, unpaid claims, and payment discrepancies.
- Follows up weekly on Private Long-Term Care inquiries, missing signatures, and documentation; routes related billing matters to Billing.
- Prepares weekly staffing invoices and follows up on collections, including Trinity accounts.
- Assists with monthly Wage Parity.
- Completes monthly exclusion checks and maintains supporting documentation.
- Researches stale checks and coordinates resolution or reissue.
- Coordinates with clients, insurers, and staff on payer inquiries, eligibility, and payment issues; escalates unresolved denials and billing discrepancies to the Accounting Manager.
- Cross-trains on payroll and other Accounting Department functions to provide backup coverage.
- Participates in finance meetings and process improvement; assists with calls, filing, and administrative support.
- Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.
Schedule & Working Environment
This is a part-time position with an expectation of four (4) hours per day, Monday through Friday, during regular business hours. Flexible scheduling is permitted with management approval.
The position is Office / Hybrid Remote. At least one (1) day in the office per week is expected.
Experience & Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Associate’s degree or higher in business, accounting, or finance preferred.
- Bookkeeping experience with accounts payable and collections follow-up required; experience with billing preferred.
- Staff Accountant or accounts receivable experience preferred.
- Strong bookkeeping and accounting fundamentals required.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills required.
- Knowledge of Medicaid, MLTC, and long-term care reimbursement processes required.
- Moderate to strong computer skills required.
- Experience following up on denials required.
- Experience communicating with clients, insurers, or staff on billing, eligibility, or payment issues required.
- Experience with QuickBooks preferred.
- Eligible to work in the United States required.
- Competitive pay: 18-20 USD hourly
- Paid time off
- Ongoing training and professional growth opportunities
- Special incentives and more
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