Accountant - II

True Job Title: Accountant II
Location: Raleigh North Carolina (GFlex/Hybrid Model)
*Subject to Vaccine Mandate/Accommodation*

Job Description:

Position Overview:
The Accounts Receivable Accountant II Global Financial Solutions will be responsible for recording accounts receivable invoices handling collections applying customer receipts and resolving discrepancies in the US region. In addition the Accounts Receivable Accountant will be responsible for month end close activities and will provide support to the Customer Service team relating to customer maintenance.

The ideal candidate will be proactive selfmotivated resultsoriented and possess a high attention to detail while able to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Essential Duties and Job Functions:
o Maintains accounts receivable processes and systems in ERP system. Primarily transact in ERP but may support legacy systems from acquired companies.
o Heavy cash applications reporting and data mining/reporting
o Generate invoices and credit memos and manage collections
o Post discounts allowances price differences returns and other charge backs to customer accounts timely and accurately
o Coordinate regularly with customer service team to research and resolve chargeback claims
o Maintain customer master data and customer documentation
o Assist in the timely and accurate preparation of journal entries (with appropriate supporting documentation) for the month end close and accounting transactions
o Follow the process to close the Accounts Receivable subledger in ERP system
o Assists in maintaining reconciling and resolving reconciling items in P&L and balance sheet ledger accounts
o Prepare analysis and schedules for management as well as internal and external auditors
o Responsible for customer maintenance
o Identify problems which may arise within their defined function and exercise judgment to determine appropriate followup action
o Provide back up support to coworkers
o Maintain appropriate internal controls and uphold company policies & procedures

Basic Qualifications:
o High School degree and six years experience or Associate degree and five years experience or Bachelors degree and four Years experience or Masters degree and two years experience
o 2 years of accounts receivable experience
o Knowledge and understanding of US GAAP
o Advanced proficiency with Microsoft tools (Excel Outlook and Word)
o Strong communication and interpersonal skills
o Experience with process development and process improvement

Preferred Qualifications:
o Previous Pharma / Biotech experience
o Experience with SAP
o Experience in multinational organization

Personal Attributes

Ability to handle complexity and utilize analytical skills with attention to detail.
Ability to proactively & effectively analyze & resolve problems.
Ability to effectively prioritize and complete key tasks and deliverables.
Ability to respond flexibly and empathetically to customer needs managing their expectations effectively.
Ability to work in a global team environment and communicate effectively with both internal & external business partners of all levels

Intake Notes:

Top Required 3 Skill Sets: (Cash App & Collection Management Compliance Account Reconciliation)
Top 3 Nice to Have Skill Sets: (Organization and problem solving Analytics ERP experience)
Unique Selling Point of this role: A key member of the OTC team supporting internal and external business partners
Task break down (by %): (Cash 70% ; Customer Maintenance 30%)