Louisiana Blue · 3 hours ago
Lead Accounts Receivable Specialist (Onsite - Baton Rouge, LA)
Baton Rouge, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expLouisiana Blue is committed to providing resources for employee well-being and professional growth. They are seeking a Lead Accounts Receivable Specialist responsible for guiding staff in cash application review and reconciliation while serving in the absence of management.
Health CareInsuranceNon Profit
Responsibilities
Monitors and delegates accounts receivable (AR) functions with review of all daily reconciliation to ensure all reconciling items are adequately identified and resolved on a daily basis
Provides assistance and guidance to team members for better understanding of the work functions to produce proficient work product. Mentors and trains staff to ensure compliance with processes, guidelines, and company policies and procedures. Assigns identified errors to proper specialists to make timely corrections as needed
Identifies, diagnoses, and initiates research necessary to resolve customer issues; coordinates and clearly communicates customer issues and consults with Management, Vendors and all needed personnel
Reviews and responds to questions and action requests from internal and external customers to ensure service level agreements and quality assurance are consistent, efficient and in compliance by taking the necessary actions to improve AR systems, functionalities and processes
Works with Information Technology and other departments on projects to recommend, design, develop, test, and implement new AR system changes and enhancements to the company’s receivable systems
Leads analysis and strategic initiatives within the department to proactively identify and promote opportunities for operational and financial improvement
Performs timely research to obtain current or prior payment history of premium receipts for accurate information to reconcile each account or to take other appropriate actions
Assists with credit card reconciliation and research related to credit card processing ensuring systems are updated and reconciled daily
Analyze and audit of the daily cash report balancing sheets. Ensures that reconciliation is done timely. Assist staff with reconciliation issues and errors
Assists Accountants with monthly reconciliation of cash
Serves as lead contact for internal and external auditors ensuring audit samples are accurate and completed in a timely manner
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma
Four years of related experience can be used in lieu of a Bachelor's degree
7 years of experience in accounts receivable or accounting operational functions
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Demonstrated leadership qualities along with strong collaboration and networking skills
Ability to analyze and reconcile financial and operational information
Detailed oriented with the ability to assess processes for efficiency and effectiveness
Ability to recognize inconsistencies and gaps in business processes and take appropriate corrective actions
Demonstrated ability to make decisions, prioritize, find solutions and work independently as well as be part of a team
Ability to work with Information Technology and processes to identify alternative solutions and methodologies
Strong knowledge of database, word-processing, and Excel
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or business-related field
Knowledge of Facets
Benefits
Health and lives of Louisianians
Good health of its employees and visitors
Work environment that will optimize personal health and well-being
Smoke and tobacco free
Company
Louisiana Blue
Louisiana Blue is a company on a mission: to improve the health and lives of Louisianians.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Crystal Blanchard
Account Executive
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2025-09-19
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