Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist
The Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist will help to maintain a smooth functioning accounts receivable department by supplying responsive, effective services to internal and external customers.
Maintains accurate records for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
Works closely with business and state auditors on accounts receivable related matters.
Conducts analysis reporting that delivers solutions to resolve customer disputes.
Makes recommendations to management on the quality of the AR & collections.
Works closely with junior AR staff to provide guidance/support.
Primary Responsibilities for role:
The Senior AR & Collections Specialist is responsible for the overall timely posting & collection of payments from customers while providing support and guidance to junior AR staff.
Collects, reconciles and researches assigned global customer accounts.
Serves a senior facilitator for the timely collections of payments from customers.
Serves as senior liaison/coach on the analysis and preparation of monthly reports based on data regarding posting, processing, and verification of receipts, credit claims, refunds, or other similar records.
Ensures junior AR staff is guided accordingly on the timely monthly close of the AR.
Reviews & provides feedback to junior AR staff on the AR quality of the receivables portfolio as it relates to customer deductions.
Responsible for junior AR staff accurately & timely posting all cash to customer accounts.
Prepares Ad Hoc reporting as requested by management.
Maintains a smooth functioning AR
– supplying responsive coaching to junior AR staff, effective services to internal and external customers, while collecting receivables on a timely basis.
Prepares and maintains accurate records for month end close while adhering to internal controls.
Works closely with external corporate auditors, state auditors, internal audit, SOX team and others in the successful compilation, review and presentation of audit findings to management.
Reviews junior AR analysis reporting that delivers solutions to resolve customer disputes.
Ensures a smooth audit without impacting the business.
Performs special AR projects as directed by management.
Reviews reconciliation issues with junior AR staff while providing guidance for them under tight deadlines.
Must be able to intellectually grasp complex business issues that impact the AR.
Requirements:
Position requires a BA/BS in Business discipline and 2 years with cash application & Collections experience with a manufacturing concern.
Professional designation (CBA, CBF or CCE) and multilingual skills a plus.
*This job description is accurate at the date of publication.
It is intended to provide information essential to understanding the scope and general nature of the work performed by job holders within this position.
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.
Other duties may be assigned and qualifications required may change over time.
EEO Minorities/Females/Disability/Veterans
Grifols is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition or characteristics, disability or veteran’s status or any other classification protected by applicable State/Federal laws.
We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
Collections: 2 years (Required)
Accounts Receivable: 2 years (Required)
Education:
Bachelor’s (Required)
Location:
Los Angeles, CA (Required)
License:
CBF (Preferred)
CCE (Preferred)
CBA (Preferred)
Shifts:
Morning (Required)
Work Location:
One location
Benefits:
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
Flexible schedule
Professional development assistance
Tuition reimbursement
This Company Describes Its Culture as:
Detail-oriented –
– quality and precision-focused
Team-oriented –
– cooperative and collaborative
Stable –
– traditional, stable, strong processes
Dutie(s):
Reconciling the accounts receivable ledger
Generating financial statements and A/R reports
Developing, implementing, and maintaining A/R accounting policies and procedures
Responding to customer questions and resolving issues
Clerical functions such as billing, estimates, monthly statements, etc.
Posting payments to the general ledger and conducting daily cash reconciliation
Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations