Accounts Receivable Specialist at Alsglobal in Simi Valley, CA

Accounts Receivable Specialist Location: Simi Valley, California, United States of America At ALS, we encourage you to dream big. When you join us, you’ll be part of a global team harnessing the power of scientific testing and data-driven insights to build a healthier future. Accounts Receivable Specialist will be responsible for assisting with the timely completion of the daily accounts receivable function. Respond to collection emails from previous collection efforts. Review AR Mailbox emails and personal mailbox for correspondence from Customers. Research Customer discrepancies. Call and email Customers requesting payment for past due invoices. Attach a PDF copy of LIMS invoice and/or Statement from Oracle ERP when sending collection emails. Create and mail out Certified Demand Letters for severely delinquent accounts. Place past due accounts on credit hold in Oracle and email Project Managers to place them on hold in LIMS. Email the Customer a Statement and notify them they have been placed on hold. Research payment status on Customer accounts, review if credit hold should be removed. Request Chain of Custody (COC) and backup from lab upon Customer request. Research payments made but not showing on Customer’s statement and reach out to cash applications for receipting issues and further payment research, including payments made by Customers to ALTUS (Third-party Collection Firm). Pull requested invoices from LIMS and send to Customer upon their request. Forward W-9 and ACH banking remit info to Customer upon request. Assist with account reconciliations and follow up on outstanding balances for larger customer accounts. Document notes in excel. Forward Customer requests to the respective lab for invoice discrepancies/errors with Procurement (Pricing/Quantity/Item code) Forward Statements to project managers as requested. Attend weekly Collection calls with labs. Enter detailed collection comments on collection spreadsheet for lab and management’s weekly review. Update Customer’s email address, contact number and physical address in Oracle. Email out reminders of payment due for a few customers who make monthly payments. Document credit card payments for Customers who call in and send to process payment. Request remittance information (invoice amount and numbers) for unapplied cash balances on Customer’s accounts and work with Cash Application Specialists on cleaning up and applying unapplied cash. Process manual credit memo's (outside the system) for over payments on Customer accounts as requested by Customers. Receive and load all portal invoices to appropriate client portal system for all labs. Work with project managers to ensure timely and accurate loading of client invoices to appropriate portal. Reconciling client statements to client portal system to ensure all invoices are loaded. Follow up with project managers for if PO’s, chain of custody forms or any other information is missing. About You: Proficient verbal and written communication skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to prepare Credit Account Applications for approval. Proficient computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office. Ability to negotiate payment arrangements. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to adapt to changes in organizational structure and software. Extensive knowledge of Accounts Receivable and Collections. Profound analytical skills, critical thinking, and keen attention to detail. Strong systems skills, including the understanding of how systems can be leveraged to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of our processes and overall performance. Effective oral and written communication skills, as well as negotiation skills. Demonstrated knowledge of the application of accounting principles and practices. Experience and enjoy working in a team and with a large volume of Customers. Must enjoy working in a fast-paced, large organization and thrive under pressure. Required Qualifications: Minimum bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) in accounting, finance, business administration or closely related field. Minimum of five years of experience in Collections, finance, accounts receivable, business administration, and other related areas Minimum of five years of experience with ERP systems and Microsoft (MS) Office, particularly MS Excel; (pivots and advanced formulas); Oracle experience is a plus. Physical Demands: Able to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer. Able to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions. Able to lift and carry files weighing up to 5 pounds. Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen. Hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Working at ALS The ALS team is a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world. Our values are important to us, and shape how we work, how we treat each other and how we recognise excellence. At ALS, you’ll be supported to develop new skills and reach your full potential. We invest in our people with programs and opportunities that help you build a diverse career with us. We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and our communities. Everyone Matters ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties, including women, members of minority groups, and persons living with disabilities. ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process are available upon request. Eligibility To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa. How to apply Please apply on-line and provide a resume & cover letter that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.