Accounts Receivable Analyst

Job Overview:

Note: This is a contract to hire position.

Responsbilities: 

• Provide Signature Client Service with external customers by maintaining and inputting accurate financial information into the financial system regarding the revenue, payment or other pertinent invoicing information per the contract
• Maintain a high level of client confidentiality
• Ensure all financial information is updated timely and accurately, meeting all deadlines
• Interaction with internal counterparts from around the company to provide Signature Client Service internally in the preparation of project related financial information
• Participates in process improvement initiatives intended to improve global delivery of invoicing and revenue recognition within Early Development
• Work cross-functionally within the Client Experience teams to resolve changes or modifications to studies which may affect the revenue recognition or invoicing process
• Develop a working knowledge of the differences between Covance business units and is able to apply that knowledge to issue proper revenue and invoicing methods globally
• Ensure Sarbanes Oxley compliance from the revenue and invoicing perspective
• Participate in Sarbanes Oxley basic testing or basic data gathering as needed
• Follow up on outstanding invoicing issues for resolution to meet internal and external deadlines and to minimize business and legal risk
• Create and/or Maintain client accrual or invoice tracking spreadsheets as requested by internal and external clients to meet deadlines
• Assist management and subject matter expert (SME) in maintaining globally harmonized invoicing and revenue processes and relationships within the global Client Experience Teams
• Perform accurate maintenance of PeopleSoft (e.g. timely and accurate data entry)
• Provide accurate updates on all outstanding documents to Management on a weekly basis or as otherwise required through required systems or tracking mechanisms
• Assist in training of new employees
• Other duties as assigned

Education / Qualifications : 

• Minimum - Associates Degree or equivalent in Business or Accounting
• Preferred - Bachelors Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Experience: 

• 1 year business experience within Finance; can be substituted with business related internship or with BBA/BS degree in Business or Accounting
• Adhere to a pro-active approach, with the ability to problem solve, and interact professionally with internal and external clients in order to meet everyone’s needs in an effective and timely manner
• Demonstrate ability to plan, multi-task and prioritize
• Demonstrate teamwork, communication and organizational skills
• Proficient in Excel and Word (intermediate level)
• Problem solving skills
• Excellent customer service skills, attention to detail and ability to be persistent while maintaining tact
• Proven ability to work independently
• Experience and comfort in a high volume, fast paced environment is essential

Education/Qualifications:

Minimum - Associates Degree or equivalent in Business or Accounting

Preferred - Bachelors Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Experience:

• 1 year business experience within Finance; can be substituted with business related internship or with BBA/BS degree in Business or Accounting
• Adhere to a pro-active approach, with the ability to problem solve, and interact professionally with internal and external clients in order to meet everyone’s needs in an effective and timely manner
• Demonstrate ability to plan, multi-task and prioritize
• Demonstrate teamwork, communication and organizational skills
• Proficient in Excel and Word (intermediate level)
• Problem solving skills
• Excellent customer service skills, attention to detail and ability to be persistent while maintaining tact
• Proven ability to work independently
• Experience and comfort in a high volume, fast paced environment is essential