Finance Officer

**About us**

HammondCare is a not-for-profit, values-based organisation that is passionate about improving the quality of care for people in need. As one of Australia’s most innovative health and aged care providers, we aim to set the global standard of relationship-based care for people with complex needs. HammondCare provides care primarily through hospitals, residential care homes and home-based care as well as services for dementia support, community palliative care, rehabilitation, positive aging and older persons’ mental health.

**About the role**

The role of_ _**_Finance Officer - Independent Living Units (ILU) and_**_ Health _**involves revenue processing, receipting, client account administrative support, electronic claiming and credit control. This role will also provide operational support and assist finance team members with queries relating to billing and debt collection.

**Key Responsibilities include**
- Prepare, review and process the invoicing/billing of resident fees and sundry charges on a fortnightly basis and process the direct debit for ILU residents
- Prepare, review and process the invoicing/billing of ILU resident Deferred Management Fees on a monthly basis
- Reconcile Deferred Management Fees for ILUs and process refunds upon discharge
- Process internal funds transfers within ILUs and between ILUs and Residential Care in Epicor
- Generate resident Statements/Invoices to ILUs
- Work closely with the Management Accountant - ILUs to seek approval for fortnightly fees billing, monthly DMF billing, write offs and refunds and provide comments for debtors reporting when necessary
- Create, maintain and electronically transmit client information within various systems including Epicor, FYDO, SUN and health fund portals. Including admission, discharges and reconciliation of ILU residents
- Receipting of accommodation and medical billing in FYDO
- Action aged debtor reports for ILUs and Health on a regular basis, with a focus on reducing the average of aged debts
- Maintenance of Redmap filing system for Health accommodation paperwork for completed paid files
- Investigate and respond to account enquiries from staff, clients/residents/patients, financial representatives and other third parties
- Build relationships and liaise with relevant HammondCare business managers, staff, clients/ residents/patients and third-party organisations

**About You**
- Commitment to engage and align with HammondCare’s Christian Mission, Motivation and Mission in Action
- At least 5 years demonstrated experience in accounts receivable or similar role
- Intermediate computer skills, specifically MS Office (Outlook, Word and Excel)
- Proficiency in English, both written and oral
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Commitment to work in line with HammondCare's Working from Home/Office Guidelines and a willingness to travel to HammondCare local sites from time to time
- Ability to develop strong working relationships with stakeholders to achieve corporate goals
- Strong administration, planning and organisational skills with ability to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
- Empathy and patience
- Australian Driver’s licence and access to a car
- Experience with SUN and Epicor Systems (desirable)
- Recent experience in the Health & Hospital and Aged Care Sector (desirable)
- Experience with Not-for-Profit organisations (desirable)
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience of Retirement Villages Act 1999

**Benefits**

We care about your wellbeing at HammondCare and as a result offer a wide range of health and lifestyle benefits including:

- Fitness Passports; Full facility access can include gyms, group classes and pools for yourself and your family.
- Discounts across a range of household names such as JB HI- FI
- Option to purchase up to 2 weeks additional annual leave
- 14 weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Learning and development opportunities

**To Apply**

**Pre
- Employment Checks**
- All short-listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a criminal record check and references._
- HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves._