Eurofins - Fairfield, OH

posted about 2 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Fairfield, OH
10,001+ employees
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

DNA Diagnostics Center (DDC) is seeking an enthusiastic Accounts Receivable (AR) Representative to join our Accounting & Finance team in Fairfield, OH. As a leader in DNA relationship testing, DDC processes over one million DNA samples globally, providing services to consumers, government agencies, healthcare providers, and legal professionals. The AR Representative will play a crucial role in managing accounts receivable activities, ensuring that AR aging remains at or below current standards, and providing administrative support to the AR function and the Accounting department as needed. In this position, the AR Representative will be responsible for preparing, posting, verifying, and recording customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable across various divisions and revenue streams. This includes applying incoming payments via checks, credit cards, wire transfers, and electronic funds transfers (EFTs). The representative will also create invoices according to company practices, ensuring timely billing to customers on a daily and monthly basis. Additionally, the role involves drafting correspondence for standard past-due accounts, identifying delinquent accounts, and contacting accountholders to request payment. The AR Representative will maintain and update customer files, research discrepancies, reconcile accounts periodically, and assist in generating monthly billing statements based on the general ledger. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate billing and the maintenance of organized files and records. The representative will also assist with the financial closing process and ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and other relevant accounting regulations. Other duties may be assigned as needed, contributing to the overall efficiency of the Accounting department.

Responsibilities

  • Prepares, posts, verifies, and records customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable in various divisions and revenue streams.
  • Applies incoming payments, including checks, credit cards, wire transfers, and EFTs.
  • Prepares daily bank deposits and processes cash applications and customer credit cards.
  • Creates invoices according to company practices; invoices customers daily and monthly to ensure timely receipt of payment.
  • Drafts correspondence for standard past-due accounts and collections, identifies delinquent accounts by reviewing files, and contacts delinquent accountholders to request payment.
  • Maintains and updates customer files, including name or address changes, mergers, or mailing attentions.
  • Researches customer discrepancies, past-due amounts, and reconciles accounts on a periodic (at least bimonthly) basis.
  • Assists in generating monthly billing statements based on the general ledger.
  • Copies, files, and retrieves materials for accounts receivable as needed.
  • Creates reports regarding the current status of customer accounts as requested.
  • Relays changes of information to appropriate employees.
  • Partners cross-functionally to ensure accurate billing.
  • Maintains adequate and organized files and records.
  • Ensures escalated issues and problems are brought to the attention of management.
  • Assists with the financial closing process.
  • Assists Senior Accountant in reconciling revenue accounts each month.
  • Ensures and maintains compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and other relevant accounting regulations.
  • Provides additional administrative support as directed.
  • Ensures and maintains compliance with the company's quality system requirements through training and adherence to policies, procedures, and processes.

Requirements

  • High school diploma required.
  • Prior experience in accounts receivable or other accounting functions preferred, but not required.
  • Experience with large enterprise resource planning (ERP) system and accounting software packages a plus.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software as well as other accounting software programs.
  • Ability to operate related office equipment, such as computers, 10-key calculator, and copier.
  • Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with large enterprise resource planning (ERP) system and accounting software packages.

Benefits

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • Vision insurance
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