Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Location: CA-Los Angeles, US

Contract Type: Regular Full-Time

Area: Finance/Accounting

POSITION SUMMARY

Maintains a smooth functioning accounts receivable - supplying responsive, effective services to internal and external customers. Maintains accurate records for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance as it relates to the Customer Master Data. Works closely with business and state auditors on accounts receivable related matters. Conducts analysis reporting that delivers solutions to resolve customer disputes. Creates new customers or updates existing accounts on the Customer Master file while adhering to Sarbanes-Oxley guidelines and approved level of authority. Maintains accurate customer notes in the system on a timely basis for audit review. Handling a high volume of outgoing collections calls and emails in growing and dynamic environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Reconciles and researches assigned customer accounts. Obtains, analyzes, and prepares commission information analysis to facilitate payments to customers.
2. Conducts analysis and prepares reports based on data regarding posting, processing, and verification of receipts, credit claims, refunds, or other similar records.
3. Prepare and share monthly reporting to Management, including DSO, CEI, Overdue, high-risk customers, targets set and met.
4. Prepares Ad Hoc reporting as requested by management.
5. Performs special accounts receivable projects as directed by management. Prepares cash flow analysis reports.
6. Works closely with the accounting group in reconciliation issues under tight deadlines.
7. Make recommendations to the Credit Manager on the quality of the receipts postings.
8. Participates in Supporting Credit Risk activities within established guidelines.
9. Blocked order releases by following company policy
10. Arrange and negotiate for debt repayment or establish repayment schedules, based on customers' financial situations in collaboration with the Credit Risk department.
11. Work closely with the Cash Application team and provide necessary support for correct cash allocation
12. Interacts with others, relates sensitive information to diverse groups.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS & EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, or related field.
2. Typically requires 2 years of cash collection/ credit risk-related experience.
3. Strong knowledge of SAP is needed.
4. Strong computer and communication skills are necessary.
5. Requires a high level of maturity, judgment, and tactfulness in interfacing with customers at all organizational levels.
6. Establishes strong internal & external customer relationships.
7. Detail-oriented, ability to work effectively alone or in a team, and be able to multi-task under tight deadlines while maintaining a professional demeanor.
8. Self-organized, problem-solving with great time management skills.
9. Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken and written words and sentences.
10. Must work with diverse groups to obtain consensus on issues.
11. Must be flexible to frequently drive to site locations with occasional travel within the United States.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Ability to perform repetitive hand movements of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
2. Ability to sit for 6-8 hours per day.
3. Occasionally walks and stands.
4. Occasionally bends and twists neck.
5. Ability to lift /move up to 25 pounds.

The estimated pay scale for the Account Receivable Specialist role based in Los Angeles, CA, is $65,000 - $70,000/per year. Additionally, the position is eligible to participate in up to 5% of the company bonus pool. We offer a wide variety of benefits including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, up to 5% 401(K) match and tuition reimbursement. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on education, experience, skillset, knowledge, where the role is performed, internal equity and market data. We are committed to offering our employees opportunities for professional growth and career progression. Grifols is a global healthcare organization with employees in 30 countries focused on patient health and providing impactful results. Since our humble beginnings in 1909, Grifols has been a family company that prides itself on its family-like culture. Our company has more than tripled over the last 10 years, and you can grow with us.

Third Party Agency and Recruiter Notice: Agencies that present a candidate to Grifols must have an active, nonexpired, Grifols Agency Master Services Agreement with the Grifols Talent Acquisition Department. Additionally, agencies may only submit candidates to positions that they have been engaged to work on by a Grifols Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to a Grifols Recruiter under these terms or they will be considered a Grifols candidate.

Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws, including but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.