Finance assistant vs bookkeeper

Differences between finance assistant and bookkeeper duties and responsibilities

Finance assistant example responsibilities.

• Manage finance operations of assign USPS location.
• Manage patient and insurance account receivables, perform patient account reconciliations, account audits, process insurance billing/correspondence.
• Maintain cash receipts and disbursement records using QuickBooks and prepare bank reconciliations.
• Provide emergency Medicaid screening for undocument patients, and perform necessary follow-up calls pertaining to NYC Medicaid applications.
• Interpret information requests and correspond with patients and agencies in accordance with hospital, state and HIPAA regulations.
• Schedule appointments, request prior authorization with appropriate CPT and ICD-9 codes, coordinate surgeries, procedures, etc.
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Bookkeeper example responsibilities.

• Manage AR, prepare deposits and perform basic receptionist/customer service tasks in office.
• Perform journal entries, balance ledger, perform bank reconciliations, control inventory, coordinate proper guest accommodation.
• Post and update of daily sales and purchases into QuickBooks system.
• Execute monthly collection of Medicaid surplus funds from clients on a monthly basis.
• Post resident receipts, Medicaid remittance, and process adjusting entries to the A/R detail.
• Work closely with QC personnel for the planning of tooling and the flow process of PWB's.
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