Accounts Receivable Associate

Job Description Summary:

Aviagen is looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Associate to take charge of the day-to-day management of our receivables. You will also be responsible for be responsible for Accounts Receivables and liaising with Customers to resolve any queries that may be preventing payment. You will in working closely with key external and internal stakeholders including Customers, Sales, and the Controller to ensure efficiency and accuracy across the board in our AR processes.

• Posts customer payments by recording cash, check, and ACH/wire transactions into the ERP system
• Tracks revenues by verifying and entering transactions from any lockbox
• Verifies validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from sales, and customer service.
• Resolves valid or authorized deductions by entering adjusting entries.
• Resolves invalid or unauthorized deductions by following pending deductions procedures.
• Resolves collections by examining customer payment plans, payment history, and credit lines.
• Summarizes receivables by maintaining invoice accounts.
• Protects the organization’s value by keeping information confidential
• Reconciles AR ledger
• Updates Account information on client
• Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related assignments as needed.

Qualifications and Skills

• A high degree of accuracy
• Great attention to detail
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to calculate and manage accounting figures
• Basic understanding of accounting principles
• Comfort working with budgets, payroll, revenue, and forecasting