The Save Mart Companies is one of the largest food retailers in California and Nevada. It is home to several well-known brands in food retailing. You might have seen our stores that include Save Mart, Lucky, Lucky California, and Food Maxx. We also have 3 distribution centers and our SMART Transportation trucking firm that transports dry groceries, frozen foods, ice, and novelties to all of The Save Mart Companies stores. We are a California grown business, headquartered in the heart of one of the greatest agricultural areas of our nation – Stanislaus County.
The Modesto community is vibrant with great traditions, educational opportunities, and multi-cultural lifestyles. Aside from mild weather year-round, Modesto allows for easy access to many major tourist attractions in California. To the west lies the San Francisco Bay Area (90-miles) and the Santa Cruz Beach (115-miles). To the east is the famed Gold Country “Mother Lode” (50-miles) and a little farther you can find the majestic Sierra Nevada Mountain range, Lake Tahoe (180-miles) and Yosemite National Park (110-miles).
Some of our competitive benefits include
exceptionally generous benefits package (Health, Dental, Vision, Life, 401K), Lifelong Learning Educational opportunities, Employee Association (discounted and free tuition options, contests, and support services).
We are currently recruiting for the position of:
TEMP Accounts Receivable Clerk - Modesto, CA
The Accounts Receivable Clerk (Level V) performs a variety of tasks for the Accounts Receivable department to ensure the fiscal integrity of the pharmacy receivables, with primary focus on the collection of third party pharmacy receivables from various insurance and governmental agencies, and the collection of receivables from individuals and organizations that are approved to charge prescriptions through the company’s proprietary charge cards and hand billing. This position works with other entities, including acting as a liaison between other departments and third parties, and may be responsible for preparing and presenting reports/analysis to upper management from time to time.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Determines the need for adjustments to the receivables based on research and analysis
- Manages ancillary receivables such as Logi-Medix and 340B programs
- Applies 835 payments, reconciles pharmacy G/L accounts and prepares corresponding journal entries
- Prepares analyses and recommends efficiencies based on the findings
- Prepares consolidated accounting schedules
- Researches variances on P&L’s and consolidated schedules
- Prepares and follows audit schedules
- Conducts cash application research and determination if third party payments are correct
- Collects receivables from third party payer, to include insurance and governmental agencies
- Manually bills third party paper claims and re-bills claims as needed
- Prepares journal entries and reconciliations
- Researches variances in P&Ls and Consolidated Financial Statements
- Assists with procedures, coding, and required paperwork for stores and the help Desk
- Advises Help Desk and Pharmacy Operations on issues and resolution
- Reviews deal sheets, agreements, and other documents looking for possible inconsistencies in the data or missed opportunities
- Performs other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Continuing education in pharmacy law and billing practices
- Strong accounting/receivables knowledge and skills
- Knowledge of systems and processes as they relate and apply to accounts receivable
- Proficient with AS400 and strong understanding of how Retalix and Showcase work, and how they are interconnected
- Strong communication (verbal, written, phone demeanor, interpersonal) skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Intermediate Excel and Word skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work productively in a faced-paced and independent setting
- Intermediate computer skills in Word and Advanced Excel skills, Advanced Access skills
- Proficient 10-key skills
- Ability to work in a busy environment, handling multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines under pressure
Hiring pay range: $20.80 - 24.16
Education: High School Diploma (or G.E.D.)
Experience: One year of related experience
Other: Occasional travel required. This position requires the ability to work a flexible schedule with overtime and occasional Saturday work.
Physical: Basic office and store environment: ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, stoop, use stairs, reach, pull and lift objects
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The Save Mart Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome resumes from individuals who will contribute to our diverse workforce.