Summary/Objective:  The Accounts Receivable (AR) Specialist is responsible for managing the full cycle of accounts receivable, including payment posting, collections, reconciliations, and invoicing support.  This role ensures timeliness and accuracy in receivable processing and will provide coverage for invoicing duties as needed to maintain uninterrupted billing operations.  The AR Specialist works closely with Billing, Operations, and Revenue Accounting resolving issues, supports cash flow goals, and maintains strong customer relationships. 

***This is a fully remote position, offering flexibility to work from anywhere within the United States.***

Essential Functions: 

• Monitor accounts receivable aging reports to identify overdue accounts.
• Contact customers via phone, email, and written correspondence to collect outstanding balances.
• Research and resolve customer payment discrepancies, disputed invoices, and short pays.
• Record and apply customer payments accurately and promptly.
• Escalate delinquent accounts according to company policy, including recommending accounts for write-off or legal action.
• Maintain detailed documentation of collection efforts and customer communications.
• Prepare and distribute collection status reports to management.
• Support month-end close process by confirming collection status and assisting with AR reconciliations.
• Prepare and issue accurate invoices in accordance with contract policies and schedules when needed to maintain billing timelines.
• Maintain professionalism and a customer-focused approach while achieving collection goals.
• Promote NorthStar Anesthesia’s Core Values.
• Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Business preferred or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 Years of experience in accounts receivable, billing, or collections
• Strong understanding of AR principles, billing cycles, and cash application
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills
• Strong communication and customer service skills

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Great Plains experience helpful
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
• Customer-focused, professional demeanor
• Communications (Verbal and written)
• Individual Leadership/Influencing
• Teamwork with strong collaboration skills

NorthStar Anesthesia is a company of caregivers, founded by an anesthesiologist and a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). With more than 4,000 anesthesiologists and CRNAs under its banner, NorthStar partners with more than 280 client sites across over 20 states and counting to deliver a more productive and efficient model of anesthesia care. Its "care team" approach focuses on the provision of high-quality care while measurably improving operating room performance. Candidates can find more details on our anesthesiologist jobs and CRNA jobs pages.

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