ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE MANAGER

$100,000 - $122,500/Yr

The Scripps Research Institute - San Diego, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

San Diego, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Accounts Receivable Manager at Scripps Research is responsible for overseeing the billing and cash transaction processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness while reducing accounts receivable delinquency. This role involves developing key performance metrics and fostering strong partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders to enhance the efficiency of accounts receivable operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage, recognize, and mentor the AR team, facilitating their growth and development.
• Foster a team culture focused on customer service, accountability, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Review and serve as a backup on all AR related tasks pertaining to Billing, Cash application, and Collections, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of the process in Workday.
• Reconcile accounts receivable balances to match sub-systems data and external documentation.
• Ensure that collections are performed in a professional manner with a focus on customer service by the AR team.
• Develop and update existing Accounts Receivable SOPs through collaboration within AR and all impacted organizational stakeholders.
• Manage performance reviews in accordance with company guidelines and evaluate workload.
• Partner effectively with organizational stakeholders, management, and peers, and communicate effectively with outside consultants, Scripps personnel, and leadership in support of AR activities and compliance with internal controls and policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field or equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and/or experience.
• Minimum 5-7 years of AR related experience, preferably in the biotechnology or technology sectors and/or life sciences.
• Minimum of 3-5 years in a supervisory or managerial capacity.
• Working knowledge and/or experience with large ERP systems such as Oracle Cloud, NetSuite, Great Plains, etc.; Workday preferred.
• Advanced understanding of Customer enablement, Workday, ad-hoc transactions, banking platforms, and customer portals.
• Strong analytical skills, problem solver, high level of curiosity, ability to dive deep, find solutions and deliver results.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Adaptable to changing priorities while effectively managing multiple commitments.
• Understanding of GAAP principles and internal controls.

Benefits

• Employer Contributed Retirement Plan
• Full Suite of Health and Welfare plans including three medical plan options, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, EAP and more
• Access to Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical/Dependent Care)
• Competitive vacation and sick leave policies
• Free, on-site parking