Overview
The Corporate Bookkeeper for a skilled nursing home chain manages the day-to-day financial operations across multiple facilities, ensuring compliance with healthcare-specific billing (Medicare/Medicaid) and maintaining accurate financial records. This role bridges facility-level administrative actions with corporate financial reporting, focusing on accounts payable, accounts receivable, and resident trust funds. Key Performance Indicators
- Timely completion of month-end closing.
- Accuracy of resident trust fund audits.
- Reduction in outstanding accounts receivable.
Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities
- Accounts Receivable & Billing: Manage resident accounts, including processing private pay, Medicaid/Medicare billing, and insurance claims.
- Accounts Payable: Review, code, and process vendor invoices for multiple facilities, ensuring timely payment and accurate expense distribution.
- Reconciliations & Reporting: Reconcile bank statements for multiple locations and assist in preparing monthly financial statements, including balance sheets and profit & loss statements.
- Resident Trust Accounts: Maintain meticulous records of resident trust fund disbursements and receipts, ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Payroll Support: Assist with payroll processing, monitoring employee time sheets, and managing payroll tax documentation.
- General Ledger Maintenance: Post daily transactions and maintain the general ledger for the corporation.
- Compliance: Ensure all financial activities adhere to HIPAA regulations and state/federal long-term care regulations.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Experience: 3–5+ years of experience in bookkeeping, specifically within long-term care, skilled nursing, or a multi-facility healthcare environment.
- Education: Associate’s degree in Accounting or Business, or equivalent experience.
- Software Proficiency: Strong proficiency in QuickBooks, Sage, or Yardi Voyager; advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, vlookups).
- Technical Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and Medicare/Medicaid billing regulations.
- Soft Skills: High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
