Marie A Bartholomew
Warrenton,NC
Summary
Experienced healthcare finance professional with over a decade of progressive responsibility in financial operations and revenue cycle management. Collaborative, people-focused leader with a strong track record in financial reporting, process improvement, and supporting data-driven organizational decision-making. Known for the ability to partner effectively with executives, clinical leadership, providers, and frontline staff, while bringing a proactive, analytical mindset, and a commitment to accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Controller
Granville Health System
06.2024 - Current
- Led an accounting team of seven professionals—including two payroll specialists, two accounts payable analysts, two staff accountants, and one financial analyst—responsible for all accounting functions across the main hospital, one skilled nursing facility, one ambulatory care center, two primary care clinics, five specialist clinics, five EMS stations, and one adult day center.
- Managed the entire budget process, ensuring precise forecasting of statistics, revenues, operating expenditures, and capital expenditures.
- Worked with external auditors on wage index reviews, Medicare cost reports, S-10 uncompensated care audits, and the annual financial audit.
- Optimized cash flow management and reduced accounts payable days by eleven days within six months.
- Developed performance metrics and dashboards to enhance provider accountability across all physician clinics.
- Collaborated with department leaders to analyze budget variances and identify opportunities to minimize expenditures while keeping patient needs and quality of care at the forefront.
- Oversaw all financial reporting processes, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly internal reports to support informed decision-making across the organization.
Manager, Professional Billing
Granville Health System
12.2022 - 06.2024
- Managed day-to-day operations of professional billing office, covering coding and all accounts receivable functions for two primary care clinics and five specialty clinics.
- Collaborated with clinic leadership and front desk staff on registration, billing processes, upfront payments, and prior authorizations.
- Exceeded departmental goals by engaging staff and providing necessary education and support.
- Revamped accounts receivable procedures and reduced aged receivables, significantly in months - through training and improved communication.
- Facilitated meetings with providers and practice leaders to educate on billing processes and CMS documentation requirements.
Staff Accountant - Financial Analyst
Granville Health System
12.2019 - 12.2022
- Executed balance sheet reconciliations for cash, accounts receivable, payroll, and miscellaneous accounts.
- Submitted daily and weekly reports to executive team for strategic decision-making.
- Conducted bank reconciliations for all clinic bank accounts to ensure accuracy.
- Tracked continuing medical education reimbursements for providers.
- Assisted in preparation of annual operating budget, reviewing capital expenses and actuals.
- Processed payroll for 700 employees, managing timekeeping audits, COLA calculations, tax submissions, and garnishments.
- Reviewed monthly expenses and completed journal entries for accruals and reclasses.
- Oversaw Accounts Payable operations, including check runs, invoice discrepancies, and staff training.
Revenue Integrity Analyst
Granville Health System
03.2017 - 12.2019
- Resolved patient claims held for billing edits before final billing submission.
- Conducted daily audits of emergency room charts for accurate documentation of services rendered.
- Reviewed E&M leveling according to documentation and coding guidelines.
- Liaised with billing, accounting, and HIM departments to establish new service line charging processes.
- Reviewed AR aging reports weekly and reported findings to management.
- Tracked trending changes in AR data for better financial oversight.
- Prepared and submitted weekly audit findings for staff review and education.
Accounts Payable Specialist
Granville Health System
04.2015 - 03.2017
- Efficiently processed a large volume of vendor invoices with timely payment.
- Prioritized invoices based on cash discount potential and payment terms for cost savings.
- Handled 1099 maintenance, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
- Performed accruals and reclasses to maintain precise financial records.
- Collaborated with purchasing to streamline processes between teams, enhancing efficiency.
- Assisted in two annual audits, contributing to successful outcomes.
- Submitted sales and use tax filings accurately and punctually.
Seasonal Employee
North Carolina State Parks and Recreation
03.2010 - 04.2015
- Tracked all money received and prepared daily deposits.
- Worked with customers to make reservations and payment arrangements.
- Summarized receivables weekly and monthly.
Education
Bachelors - Business Administration-Healthcare Administration
Capella University
12-2026
Skills
- Microsoft applications proficiency
- Financial analysis and budgeting
- Cash flow management
- Month-end and year-end closings
- Process improvement
- Team leadership
- GAAP compliance
- Precision and accuracy
Certification
Notary Public, State of North Carolina
Affiliations
Finance Committee Chair - Mountain Creek Baptist Church
Timeline
Controller
Granville Health System
06.2024 - Current
Manager, Professional Billing
Granville Health System
12.2022 - 06.2024
Staff Accountant - Financial Analyst
Granville Health System
12.2019 - 12.2022
Revenue Integrity Analyst
Granville Health System
03.2017 - 12.2019
Accounts Payable Specialist
Granville Health System
04.2015 - 03.2017
Seasonal Employee
North Carolina State Parks and Recreation
03.2010 - 04.2015
Bachelors - Business Administration-Healthcare Administration
Capella University