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Saturday, November 21, 2009

Careers at BIO

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Interested? Contact:
Biotechnology Industry Organization
Human Resources Department
1201 Maryland Avenue, SW
Suite 900
Washington, DC 20024
Phone: 202.962.9200
Fax: 202.488.6308
Email: hr@bio.org

Position Title: Junior Accountant Accounts Receivable

Department: Finance & Administration

Reports to: Senior Accountant/Accounts Receivable

Salary Range: Commensurate w/experience

Primary Purpose of the Position:

  • Overseeing customer billing and cash receipts processing.
  • Proper recording and application of cash/credit card/wire payments, management of outstanding invoices, and direct interfacing with customers on collection matters and dispute resolution.
  • Support management by providing timely and accurate payment and account standing information.
  • Prepares analysis of accounts as required.
  • Corresponds with customers and answers their inquiries and provides receipts.
  • Assist Senior Accountant, Accounts Receivable with monthly closings and reconciliations.
  • Assist with the annual audit process.
  • Assist the Business Operations Analyst with maintaining contract log as needed.
  • Assist the Business Operations Analyst with reading and developing financial spreadsheets for incoming contracts.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Well-developed analytic and problem solving skills.
  • Highly organized with ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver assignments on time.
  • Excellent listening, written and verbal communication skills.
  • Successful in dealing with customer and company personnel at all levels.
  • High degree of integrity including ability to successfully deal with sensitive or confidential information.
  • Ability to exhibit poise, composure and confidence when confronting stressful or high-pressure situations.
  • Personally exhibits a strong commitment to dependability and reliability with the ability to gain the confidence and respect of the customer base.
  • Hands on, self starting, disciplined, and detail oriented individual with ability to work independently in a high volume environment that requires a work product that is highly accurate and timely.
  • Demonstrate extensive knowledge and understanding of proper accounting treatment for accounts receivable transactions and activities.
  • Must be experienced in and able to demonstrate proficiency with computerized accounts receivable software applications (i.e. TIMSS, Personify). High degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Excel, MS Word). Knowledge of Great Plains strongly recommended but not required.
  • Minimum 3 years work experience in accounts receivable with some responsibility for direct customer contact.
  • BA/BS Degree in Finance/Accounting

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