Entry Level Clerk

*This is a full-time in-office position, Skokie IL*

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities: 

1. Performs clerical duties including typing, filing, and completion of paperwork.
2. Operates office machines including copiers, scanners, phone and voicemail systems, personal computers, and other standard office equipment.
3. Answers phones, directs calls to appropriate individuals, and prepares messages.
4. Provide support within billing department surrounding but not limited to:

• Process accounts and incoming payments 
• Process invoices
• Assist in the collection process
• Monitor customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments and other irregularities
• Communicate with customers via phone, email, mail or personally
• Access client files if necessary to verify information.
• Follow up to verbal and written client or responsible party inquiries regarding account status within policy and procedure or timeline.
• Research accounts and document follow up appropriately.
• Address problems as they occur. Keep supervisor advised of area or compliance issues which may lead to untimely or inaccurate completion of invoice or claim submission.
• Complete all reports according to schedule.
• Perform other tasks as assigned to support the goals of the organization.

SKILLS:

• Requires excellent written, verbal communication and strong customer service skills
• Requires a high degree of organization, accuracy and attention to detail
• Comfortable in relevant computer software and Microsoft Office
• Some understanding of basic accounting principles and collection regulations is a plus

BENEFITS:

• PTO accrual for all FT employees
• Paid Holidays
• PTO 

This is an in-office position: Skokie, IL

EDUCATION: High School Diploma