Community Health Choice, Inc. (Community) is a non-profit managed care organization (MCO), licensed by the Texas Department of Insurance. Through its network of more than 10,000 providers and 94 hospitals, Community serves over 400,000 Members with the following programs:

Medicaid State of Texas Access Reform (STAR) program for low-income children and pregnant women

Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) for the children of low-income parents, which includes CHIP Perinatal benefits for unborn children of pregnant women who do not qualify for Medicaid STAR

Health Insurance Marketplace Plans that offer individual health coverage that includes preventive care, emergency services, prescription drugs, and hospitalization available to all, regardless of pre-existing conditions.

Community Health Choice (HMO D-SNP), a Medicare Advantage Dual Special Needs plan for people with both Medicare and Medicaid that combines Medicare Part A and Part B benefits, Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage, and Medicaid benefits with additional health benefits like dental, vision, transportation, and more.

Improving Members' experiences is at the heart of every Community position. We strive every day to make sure that our Members have access to the high-quality health care they need and deserve.

Community is accredited by URAC for its health plan operations. We offer care management programs for asthma, diabetes, and high-risk pregnancy. An affiliate of the Harris Health System (Harris Health), Community is financially self-sufficient and receives no financial support from Harris Health or from Harris County taxpayers.

JOB SUMMARY
The Accounts Payable (A/P) Specialist is responsible for providing A/P support to the Accounting Department. This position is responsible for accurate, timely and discretionary processing of accounts payable functions including reviewing, researching and processing accounting payment documents. This position is responsible for researching and resolving complex non-routine AP issues.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES

• Prepares invoice vouchers in accounting system.
• Creates & processes daily claims check runs as required and prints/logs of prior day's claims as required.
• Assists Claims Audit Division & Departmental AA with weekly TPR deposits.
• Corresponds with administrators to verify invoice and PO receipt discrepancies.
• Resolves issues and discrepancies with vendors and CHC administrators.
• Researches and resolves AP invoice log differences.
• Maintains outstanding checks list after reconciliation. Corresponds with providers regarding check completion process.
• Assists with monthly close & audit functions as required.
• Ad HOC and other AP related projects and other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Specialized Training/Licensure:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associate degree preferred.

Work Experience (Years and Area):

• 3 years Accounts Payable Experience

Software Proficiencies:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel)
• PeopleSoft accounting software preferred, Microsoft Teams application