Revenue Cycle Accountant
Company: Northern Illinois Hospice
Location: Rockford
Posted on: March 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Description: IMPORTANT: This role requires at least 2 years of
direct healthcare Room & Board billing experience. Candidates
without this experience will not be considered. Onsite Position –
Not Remote or Hybrid At Northern Illinois Hospice, the Revenue
Cycle Accountant is responsible for managing hospice and palliative
care billing with a strong emphasis on Room & Board reimbursement.
This is a high-accountability, detail-intensive healthcare revenue
cycle position requiring independent problem-solving and strong
regulatory knowledge. Minimum Requirements - Bachelor's degree in
Accounting preferred - 2 years of health care Room & Board billing
experience required - Strong knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and
insurance billing in an assisted living or skilled care facility,
preferred - ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS proficiency If you do not have
direct healthcare Room & Board billing experience, please do not
apply. Revenue Cycle Accountant Responsibilities - Manage the
revenue cycle for hospice and palliative care, including
collections, cash posting, and AR - Prepare, submit, research, and
resolve claims with Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payers -
Research denials, submit appeals, and resolve underpayments -
Monitor AR aging, unbilled claims, and accounts over 90 days -
Produce monthly revenue and AR reporting - Ensure compliance with
hospice, Medicare, HIPAA, and payer regulations - Reconcile EMR and
accounting systems and maintain audit-ready records - Respond to
patient and family billing inquiries with professionalism and care
Work Environment - 100% onsite position (not eligible for remote or
hybrid work) - Monday - Friday, 8:15am - 4:45pm - Collaborative,
mission-driven environment Pay & Benefits The Revenue Cycle
Accountant salary range is $47,000 – $67,988, based on experience
and education, plus a generous benefits package including medical,
dental, vision, PTO, company-paid life and disability insurance,
and a 401(k) with match. Ready to Apply? If you’re a Revenue Cycle
Accountant who wants purpose, stability, and growth, this role is
for you. Join Northern Illinois Hospice and let your accounting
career support extraordinary hospice care powered by strong,
compliant reimbursement practices. Requirements: Compensation
details: 47000-67988 Yearly Salary
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Keywords: Northern Illinois Hospice, Rockford , Revenue Cycle Accountant, Accounting, Auditing , Rockford, Illinois
