Pharmacy Accounting Specialist (Hybrid Work Schedule) at Kroger Corporate in Hutchinson, Kansas

Job Description:

This position is part of a team that is responsible for account reconciliation, research and collection for third party pharmacy accounts receivables on assigned divisions. The primary focus of the position is to reconcile accounts, research, and resolve pharmacy claims. Reconciliation involves weekly processing and period end account balancing, completing journal entries as well as division communication regarding the status of their respective A/R balances write-offs, adjustments or discrepancies. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.Minimum

• Self-motivated and able to perform job responsibilities with a minimum of supervision.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel experience required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and customer service skills required. Extensive use of the telephone and email is required.
• Ability to work within strict deadlines.
• Analytical skills required. Must have the ability to recognize, accurately research and resolve various errors that may occur. Independent judgment and sound decision making skills required.
• Ability to work well with others. Must interact, cooperate, and communicate effectively and tactfully with pharmacy customers, clerical staff, management, and division staff on a daily basis.
• Must be able to use discretion as required.
• Must have the ability to recognize, accurately research and resolve various errors that may occur. Independent judgment and sound decision making skills required.
• Must be highly organized and detail oriented and able to function effectively in a multi-task environment.
• Accounting background/education and/or related experience.
• Ability to travel independently.
• Physical ability to access all necessary files.

Desired

• Basic insurance knowledge and Medicare/ Medicaid knowledge helpful and highly recommended.
• Knowledge of Pharmacy store systems (EasyFill PRN) and Third Party Operations helpful.
• General knowledge of Pharmacy Reconciliation System and process flow preferred.
• Knowledge of KAS G/L system, journal entries, and accounts receivable processes preferred.

• Reconcile various pharmacy general ledger accounts for assigned divisions on a weekly or period basis.
• Prepare reconciliation lead schedules and provide supporting backup for reconciling items.
• Complete reconciliation process on a daily and weekly basis for assigned divisions.
• Research issues regarding any related pharmacy issues and reporting by stores as requested by the divisions, etc.
• Work with Inmar as needed.
• Complete journal entries as necessary to ensure the financial statements are accurate.
• Work with pharmacy A/R management, pharmacy staff, auditors and various division staff to research and resolve any accounting issues.
• Aid A/R manager in all internal and external auditor requests.
• Identify and research outstanding/aged claims or unmatched payments using the appropriate resources.
• Research/respond to agency/store/division inquiries.
• Communicate and work on any issues that could potentially impact the aging report proactively.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.