Accounting Manager

JOB SUMMARY:

The Accounting Manager is a key member of the Finance team and will play a critical role in the Company’s financial health by managing the AR function, supporting AP processes, partnering on accounting related projects, and ensuring consistent and accurate accounting and revenue collection processes. Role will oversee the firm's accounts receivable functions and will involve reporting, reconciliation, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Additionally, this role manages customer relationships, credit assessments, cash posting, 1099’s, Sunshine Act Compliance and optimizes cash applications.  

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage accounts receivable operations to ensure accurate billing, collections, and cash applications while maintaining compliance with policies and accounting standards.
• Develop effective credit and collections strategies to optimize cash flow, reduce aging receivables, and strengthen customer account relationships.
• Own the partnership with our 3PL to manage customer relationships, handle credit assessments, and investigate and resolve cash application discrepancies.
• Responsible for weekly cash posting, ensuring appropriate GL coding and assignment of correct Budget IDs.
• Monitor AR aging, prepare monthly reports, and cash applications
• Accurately analyze and research customer accounts, assess and release credit holds, and support audit preparations.
• Partner with Payroll Manager to manage the review and approval of expense reports ensuring compliance with company accounting and Sunshine Act Policies, company controls, appropriate GL coding and assignment of correct Budget IDs.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, and Finance to resolve customer disputes, improve billing processes, and ensure excellent service for all stakeholders.
• Conduct audits to ensure compliance, implement process improvements and automation tools to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and reporting capabilities in AR workflows.
• Assist with journal entries, accruals, general ledger reconciliations, and accurate reporting.
• Responsible for other accounting-related duties as assigned.
  
  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; An acceptable combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in accounting with strong preference given for experience within the pharmaceutical/biotech industry.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in accounts receivable management.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• In depth understanding of accounting principles
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Strong understanding of AR/AP, payment applications, and account reconciliation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including intermediate-level skills with formulas (LOOKUP, SUM, etc.) and Pivot Tables.
• Proficiency in accounting & finance software (Concur, NetSuite preferred).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in managing financial records.
• Problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving billing issues.
• Strong attention to quality & accuracy
• Ability to work independently but know when to ask questions