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 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**
- 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.