Accounts Officer

The Company
Scope Healthcare Limited (trading as Heartscope & Sleepscope) is an Australian public company focused on being a leading provider of Specialist Medical Diagnostic and Consulting Services.
About the Role
This is a full-time role working Monday to Friday. You will be based at our Head office located in Wheelers Hill opposite Brandon Park Shopping Centre.
Joining a welcoming Head Office Accounts team you will report to the Finance Manager. This role will focus on Healthcare Billing & Receipting as well as some general Account Receivables and Payables and plays a crucial role in managing the company's financial transactions, ensuring accurate recording, monitoring, and reconciliation of accounts.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Medicare Lodgements & Batch/Private billing reconciliation: You will play an important role in ensuring that every patient is invoiced in our patient management system (Health Track) and prompt payment is made by private patients &/or Medicare, that Medicare rejections are investigated, resubmitted and followed up as needed and reconciliation of received payments is completed. You will need a strong background in the Australian healthcare system, in particular the intricacies of invoicing and receipting via Medicare.
Payment Collection: You will monitor and follow up as required on outstanding customer invoices including outstanding patient accounts. Coordinate with customers to ensure timely payment and resolve any billing discrepancies or disputes.
Communication & Follow ups: You will collaborate with the billing and other departments, customers, and vendors to resolve issues related to billing & invoices to facilitate smooth financial operations. Follow up on the tasks allocated to billing team and to receptionist such as unscanned referrals, missed payment etc.
Bank Reconciliations: You will assist the team to ensure the daily reconciliation of all bank accounts, credit cards and petty cash.
End of Month reconciliation: Monthly reconciliation of supplier’s bills such as doctors, sonographers, scorers etc prior to processing payments. And, maintain prepayments/ amortisation schedules, posting of various month end journals and accruals.
Reporting: Prepare and present financial reports summarizing accounts receivable and accounts payable status to management. Provide insights and recommendations for improving cash flow and reducing outstanding balances.
In addition to the above, other tasks may include:
· Record Keeping
· Audit Support
· Vendor Management
· Stock Management
Requirements
Qualifications & Skills:

• Must have full working rights to work in Australia. Please do not apply if you do not have working rights or require sponsorship.
• Must be fully proficient and have expertise in Medicare processing including billing, resubmissions and receipting.
• Must have experience and good knowledge of Medical Patient Management software package/s – HealthTrack would be very highly regarded.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field would be highly regarded.
• Proficiency in accounting software (preferrable in Xero) and Microsoft Excel.
• Previous experience in accounts receivable and accounts payable roles is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial record-keeping.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent time management and multitasking skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Salary dependent on experience - anticipated range $30.00phr - $35.00phr
• We offer competitive compensation that is reflective of the market standards and commensurate with your experience.
• We prioritise health and wellness to ensure the overall success of our employees.
• We support professional development through regular feedback and growth opportunities.
• We provide opportunities for a rewarding career in the healthcare industry.
• We foster a collaborative culture enhanced by social events and team activities.
• Join a renowned healthcare organisation, known for quality patient care and career opportunities.