Job description

Great companies need great teams to propel their operations. Join the group that solves business challenges and enhances the way we work and grow. Working at Gainwell carries its rewards. You’ll have an incredible opportunity to grow your career in a company that values your contributions and puts a premium on work flexibility, learning, and career development. Summary The Financial Operations Associate is responsible for processing, monitoring, and reconciling financial transactions that support scheduled operational cycles for the State of Rhode Island Medicaid Program. This role is transaction‑driven and operational in nature, focusing on system processing, data review, reconciliation, and reporting rather than traditional accounting functions. The Associate works within the Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) and related banking platforms to ensure accurate execution of payments, recoupments, and adjustments in accordance with established policies and procedures. Your role in our mission • Process and manage payment transactions, adjustments, recoupments, EFT activities, and accounts receivable postings within MMIS and related financial systems. • Execute scheduled financial cycle activities, including payouts, recoveries, MCO-related payments, stop payments, manual checks, wire transfers, and bank deposit processing. • Generate, review, reconcile, and prepare financial reports and transaction summaries to ensure accuracy and support State reporting requirements. • Research and resolve payment discrepancies, processing errors, and transaction issues while maintaining check inventory, logs, and financial controls. • Support audits, system enhancements, operational projects, and process improvement initiatives by providing documentation, transaction details, and subject matter expertise. What we're looking for • Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately process high volumes of transactions in a fast-paced environment. • Proven problem-solving and analytical skills, including researching, identifying, and resolving discrepancies. • Ability to prioritize workload, manage multiple tasks, and consistently meet strict deadlines. • Effective written and verbal communication skills, combined with strong organization, time management, and teamwork abilities. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, with experience working in systems-based financial environments and a demonstrated commitment to professionalism and accountability. What you should expect in this role • College degree preferred or equivalent relevant work experience. • Experience in operational finance, payment processing, claims, banking operations, or healthcare administration preferred. • Medicaid, MMIS, or healthcare financial operations experience is a plus. • Accounting certification or licensure not required. What This Role Is / Is Not This role IS: • Transactional and production-oriented • System, process, and data driven • Focused on accuracy, timeliness, and operational execution This role is NOT: • Accounting • Financial analysis or forecasting #LI-HYBRID #LI-LS2 “The deadline to submit applications for this posting is 10/30/2026.” The pay range for this position is $35,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year, however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. Put your passion to work at Gainwell. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your career in a company that values work flexibility, learning, and career development. All salaried, full-time candidates are eligible for our generous, flexible vacation policy, a 401(k) employer match, comprehensive health benefits , and educational assistance. We also have a variety of leadership and technical development academies to help build your skills and capabilities. We believe nothing is impossible when you bring together people who care deeply about making healthcare work better for everyone. Build your career with Gainwell, an industry leader. You’ll be joining a company where collaboration, innovation, and inclusion fuel our growth. Learn more about Gainwell at our company website and visit our Careers site for all available job role openings. Gainwell Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), age, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Gainwell Technologies defines “wages” and “wage rates” to include “all forms of pay, including, but not limited to, salary, overtime pay, bonuses, stock, stock options, profit sharing and bonus plans, life insurance, vacation and holiday pay, cleaning or gasoline allowances, hotel accommodations, reimbursement for travel expenses, and benefits.

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Your role in our mission
Process and manage payment transactions, adjustments, recoupments, EFT activities, and accounts receivable postings within MMIS and related financial systems.
Execute scheduled financial cycle activities, including payouts, recoveries, MCO-related payments, stop payments, manual checks, wire transfers, and bank deposit processing.
Generate, review, reconcile, and prepare financial reports and transaction summaries to ensure accuracy and support State reporting requirements.
Research and resolve payment discrepancies, processing errors, and transaction issues while maintaining check inventory, logs, and financial controls.
Support audits, system enhancements, operational projects, and process improvement initiatives by providing documentation, transaction details, and subject matter expertise.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately process high volumes of transactions in a fast-paced environment.
Proven problem-solving and analytical skills, including researching, identifying, and resolving discrepancies.
Ability to prioritize workload, manage multiple tasks, and consistently meet strict deadlines.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, combined with strong organization, time management, and teamwork abilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, with experience working in systems-based financial environments and a demonstrated commitment to professionalism and accountability.
What you should expect in this role
Accounting certification or licensure not required.
What This Role Is / Is Not
Transactional and production-oriented
System, process, and data driven
Focused on accuracy, timeliness, and operational execution
Financial analysis or forecasting
“The deadline to submit applications for this posting is 10/30/2026.”

Nice-to-haves

College degree preferred or equivalent relevant work experience.
Experience in operational finance, payment processing, claims, banking operations, or healthcare administration preferred.
Medicaid, MMIS, or healthcare financial operations experience is a plus.

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401(K)