Cash Applications Specialist

Requisition #:212952

Location:

Atlanta, GA 30339

Category:

Accounting/Finance

Salary:$20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Position Details

Join a Company That Puts People First-and Wins Awards Doing It!

At Aveanna, we're proud to create a workplace where you feel valued, supported, and inspired. Here's what sets us apart:

Award-Winning Workplace

* Recognized for Best Leadership, Best Diversity, Best Company for Women, Best Career Growth, Work-Life Balance, Happiness, and Top-Rated Outlook in 2025.

* Proud partner of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership.

Connection & Support

* Employee Connection Groups:
Spaces to share experiences and build community.

* Social Circles:
Connect over shared interests-books, music, movies, and more.

* At Aveanna, your well-being matters. That's why on Wellness Wednesday's, we give you tools to recharge, reset and refocus.

Inclusive Growth

* Open learning sessions for all employees-because we grow stronger together.

Aveanna Cares - Service with Heart

* Every year, we embrace our Month of Service, giving you the chance to volunteer in your local community with your team. It's a powerful way to give back, connect, and live our values beyond the workplace.

Real Help When You Need It Most

* Through the Aveanna Employee Relief Fund, we stand by each other during life's toughest moments-offering financial assistance to teammates facing unexpected hardships. Because here, care goes beyond the job description.

Requirements

Position Overview

The Cash Applications Specialist is responsible for using reports, tools and other resources provided by Aveanna, for the accurate posting of cash receipts to the company's accounts receivable records. This includes payment for all primary, secondary, tertiary or any other payer including guarantors. This is inclusive of payments received from commercial, Medicare, Medicaid and private accounts.

Essential Job Functions

* Responsible for overseeing day to day duties of cash application specialists.

* From the Sun Trust Bank portal, the EFT file and lockbox is downloaded and 835 files are processed from the EFT and lockbox spreadsheet.

* Works with Centralized Billers, Collectors, and Cash Applications Specialists to ensure payments are applied accurately.

* Assist with month end close.

* Processed and Applied Cash Transfer.

* Train, provide guidance, monitor and answer questions for new and existing cash apps employees.

* Responsible for properly logging completed cash batches by cash apps specialists.

* Responsible for understanding and appropriately applying recoupments from payers.

* Ability to demonstrate problem solving skills.

* Understands and cash applications and enforces business rules and SOX 404 controls.

* Apply Cash and Denials as needed.

* Evaluates data, reports, feedback, observations and other information in determining priorities.

* Uses prior knowledge and industry specific, historical experiences in resolving problems.

* Conducts all assignments as a professional and role model with a sense of urgency.

* Uses professional communication and conflict resolution techniques as required.

* References and reflects upon the Company mission, values, and strategic imperatives in completing and/or assigning all work.

Requirements

* Ability to maintain records and perform data entry.

* High school degree or equivalent.

* One year related experience in a healthcare environment.

* Experience with computers, calculators, 10-key, and other basic office equipment.

Preferences

* List

Other Skills/Abilities

* Must be able to adhere to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries at all times

* Attention to detail

* Time Management

* Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful situations

* Strong commitment to excellence

* Quick-thinking and astute decision making skills

* Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution

* Excellent organization and communication skills

Physical Requirements

* Must be able to speak, write, read and understand English

* Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling of 25 pounds

* Prolonged walking, sitting, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting

* Must be able to sit and climb stairs

* Must have visual and hearing acuity

* Must have…