[Hiring] Accounts Receivable Specialist REMOTE USA

­­­­Position: Accounts Receivable Specialist

Date posted: 2025-03-26

Industry: other

Employment type: Full Time

Experience: 2 years

Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree is required

Location: United States, REMOTE

Company: ELIQUENT Life Sciences

Description:

Hiring Accounts Receivable Specialist

United States

About the job

Job Description: AR Specialist

Location: US Based – Remote (Pacific or Mountain Time working hours)

Company Overview:

ELIQUENT Life Sciences is the leading global consulting firm that provides solutions to life science companies researching, developing, and manufacturing innovative products to serve patients and respond to public health challenges around the world. Eliquent is committed to serving clients’ needs with extensive expertise, unwavering integrity, and strategic insight in a manner that supports availability of safe, effective, and high-quality drugs, biologics, and medical devices. For more information about Eliquent, please visit our website at eliquent.com.

Position Overview:

ELIQUENT is seeking an Accounts Receivable (AR) Specialist to join the Finance team. This position will be responsible for ensuring timely and accurate invoicing, collections, and cash application. The AR Specialist plays a critical role in maintaining healthy cash flow and supporting the overall financial operations of the company. This individual will collaborate closely with the finance team, internal practice areas, and customers to resolve discrepancies, monitor payment schedules, and optimize AR processes.

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication, analytical, and time management skills. We are looking for a proactive team player with experience in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal controls to maintain the integrity of the accounting function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Invoice Management: Prepare and issue accurate and timely invoices to customers, ensuring they align with contract terms.
• Payment Tracking: Ensure invoices contain all necessary information, such as payment terms, due dates, and purchase order numbers.
• Collections: Follow up with customers on overdue accounts via phone and email to ensure timely payments.
• Customer Communication: Establish and maintain effective communication with customers regarding payment schedules, account discrepancies, and any other AR-related issues.
• Payment Application: Apply payments accurately and in a timely manner to customer accounts.
• Account Reconciliation: Reconcile payments to invoices and maintain up-to-date AR ledger entries.
• Discrepancy Resolution: Investigate and resolve payment issues by collaborating with both internal teams and customers.
• KPI Tracking: Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) related to collections and cash flow.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance AR processes and collaborate with management to implement more efficient workflows.
• Customer Support: Serve as a primary point of contact for customer inquiries related to invoices, payments, and account balances.
• Relationship Management: Maintain positive relationships with customers and practice areas while ensuring timely resolution of billing issues.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and legal requirements related to accounts receivable.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with NetSuite or other ERP systems
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in an accounts receivable or finance role

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve billing issues independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and practices.

Benefits:

Eliquent provides a challenging and engaging work environment, while offering flexibility to maintain an optimal work-life balance. Benefits are provided to employees working 30+ hours per week. These include health, dental, vision and life insurance; 401(k) plan with employer match; and generous paid leave/time off policy. Compensation is commensurate with professional experience.