Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist

About Meridian

Meridian Bioscience is a fully integrated life science company that develops, manufactures, markets and distributes a broad range of innovative diagnostic products. We are dedicated to developing and delivering better solutions that give answers with speed, accuracy and simplicity that are redefining the possibilities of life from discovery to diagnosis. We are looking for talented and passionate individuals that help drive our vision. Our innovative culture will allow interested candidates to discover and create, through collaboration, cutting edge solutions to tough problems.

Job Summary

Assist the Credit Department with wire and lock box processing, cash posting, process credit memos and collections. Electronic billing tasks which include invoicing customers for shipments via email and invoice entry into customer portals. Monitoring the Accounts Receivable email box and responding to customer requests for invoice copies and statements. Maintaining customer contact data within our collection software. Collecting and maintaining all customer sales tax documentation within Infor system. Generate and maintain rules in Cforia software system for monthly collection letters.

Payroll: Complete data entry process for bi-weekly payroll for all U.S. employees using payroll software.

Key Duties

Credit & Collections Dept:

• Look up all electronic payments and post to the customer's accounts for all business units.
• Monitor bank accounts and release Prepayment orders when payment is received.
• Update daily exchange rates In the ERP system for all business units.
• Monitor the A/R email box by responding to customer invoice copy requests, printing remittance advice information for accurate cash posting. Contact customer where collection automation emails failed to obtain the correct information.
• Assist with processing customer credit memos.
• Assist with posting lock box cash receipts and A/R adjustments.
• Enter all online billings into Government agency portals, submit invoices via email to required customers. Maintain email addresses within InforXA to maximize efficiency of the invoice email automation process.
• Perform regular collection related activities to assist with reaching company DSO targets (45 days).
• Write up A/R adjustment form for all bank wire fees and post to customer's accounts. Identify deductions in wire payments and communicate to the Senior Billing and Credit Associate to aid in prompt attention for resolution.
• Assist with creating month end AR deposit and adjustments reports.
• Generate and maintain rules in Cforia collection software for monthly customer letters and answer responses.
• Request Sales tax forms from tax exempt customers.
• Cross train on important daily A/R tasks as backup when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (Accounting or Finance) or equivalent experience required.
• 2-3 years previous Credit and Collections experience or general accounting is required.
• Excellent interpersonal, organization, written and oral communication skills along with excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to read, understand and follow all company Standard Operating procedures (SOPs) and guidelines.
• Must show initiative and be a self-starter, detail oriented and organized. Must be able to prioritize and balance workloads and meet strict critical deadlines and perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Computer proficiency at an intermediate level (MS Office).
• Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Must be able to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team setting with peers and other departments in a cross functional setting.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance and punctuality requirements.
• Must be able to work hours outside the normal workday to support department needs (evenings or weekends).
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. (USA Only)*