If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider a rewarding career as an Accounts Receivable (AR) Analyst with Shannex based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
As part of the Revenue Cycle Management team, you will help maintain accurate and reliable accounts receivable and funding balances across the organization. In this role, you will support funding programs, insurance claims, and receivable reconciliations to promote timely collections, accurate financial reporting, and compliance with internal controls.
Reporting to the Director, Revenue Cycle Management, the AR Analyst works collaboratively with Finance, Business Systems, Operations, and external funding agencies to investigate variances, resolve discrepancies, and identify opportunities to improve processes and strengthen financial controls.
Meaningful Benefits
You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work, and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development, and advancement in an environment where integrity, teamwork, and safety are at the heart of everything we do.
Additional benefits include:
- Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Life, travel, and other insurances
- Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 through the group health benefit plan
- RRSP program (5% employer matching)
- Vacation accrual and travel insurance
- Access to continuing education and training through Shannex's Centre of Excellence
- Opportunities to participate in innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
- Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety
- Access to WorkPerks, offering discounts through thousands of vendors and partners
About the Opportunity
- Prepare and submit claims and supporting documentation, ensuring compliance with submission requirements and timelines
- Monitor, reconcile, and follow up on non-resident receivables to support timely collections and accurate account balances
- Complete monthly reconciliations, variance analysis, to support financial reporting accuracy and audit readiness
- Investigate, document, and resolve or escalate discrepancies, rejected claims, and reconciling items in accordance with established procedures
- Analyze claim trends, denial patterns, and process issues, providing recommendations to improve efficiency and strengthen controls
- Support internal and external audits while maintaining compliance with standard operating procedures, internal controls, and regulatory requirements
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives, system enhancements, and updates to documentation and training materials
About You
In addition to placing high value on collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement, you bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field
- CPA designation or currently pursuing CPA designation
- Minimum three years of experience in a financial accounting role with experience using ERP systems
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations, and internal financial controls
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated commitment to service excellence and continuous improvement
Asset Qualifications:
- Experience with Yardi software
- Experience in healthcare, long-term care, or a health-related industry
