Accounts Receivable Specialist

Danaher - Deer Park, IL

Part-time - Entry Level

Hybrid - Deer Park, IL

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Accounts Receivable Specialist for Leica Biosystems plays a crucial role in the Finance department, located in Deer Park, Illinois. This position is integral to the mission of advancing cancer diagnostics and improving lives, as it directly impacts the financial health of the organization. The specialist will be responsible for performing collections on delinquent accounts and resolving issues related to inaccurate billing amounts and purchase orders. This role is hybrid, allowing for a combination of in-office and remote work, which reflects the company's commitment to flexible working arrangements. In this position, the Accounts Receivable Specialist will maintain the past dues balance to meet provided targets, which is a percentage of the total balance within their collective portfolio. The specialist will investigate and identify the root causes of customer disputes and billing errors, collaborating closely with peers and other associates to resolve these issues. With the assistance of the Accounts Receivable Senior Manager, the specialist will negotiate and resolve disputes with customers, ensuring that the financial risks to the organization are minimized. Additionally, the role involves preparing both ad-hoc and routine reports to track progress and performance. The ideal candidate will thrive in a diverse, global, team-oriented environment and will be motivated to contribute to building a world-class commercial finance organization. This position not only offers the opportunity to work with a talented team but also to be part of a company that is at the forefront of addressing significant health challenges through innovative diagnostic tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform collections of delinquent accounts.
• Resolve issues with inaccurate billing amounts and purchase orders.
• Maintain past dues balance to provided target (% of total balance) within their collective portfolio.
• Investigate and identify the root cause of customer disputes and billing errors.
• Negotiate and resolve disputes and issues with customers with the help of the Accounts Receivable Senior Manager.
• Prepare ad-hoc and routine reports.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Proficient in computer system-based tools including SAP, Microsoft Office applications, presentation, e-mail, web browsers, and spreadsheet software.
• 2+ years of collections or related experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Associates degree in a related field (i.e. Accounting, Mathematics, Finance).
• Experience in a healthcare or medical field.
• Experience correcting inaccuracies and purchase orders.

Benefits

• Flexible, hybrid working arrangements for eligible roles.
• Enriching careers regardless of work arrangement.