Accounts Receivable and Invoicing Accountant
About The Position
Established in 1996 and rebranded to Scout in 2024, we built our foundation on planning meetings for numerous organizations within the life sciences sector (Scout Meetings). In response to emerging industry needs, we expanded our services to include Scout Clinical, one of the top providers of clinical trial patient travel and reimbursements, and Scout Academy, our secure, online, on-demand learning management system that ensures global compliance. Scout is recognized as a leader in our field for innovation in service, attention to detail, our stellar team members, and making the complex easier. If this interests you, we’d love to have you join our rapidly growing team! We are looking to hire a talented and eager Accounts Receivable & Invoicing Accountant to join our team in our North Dallas office. The Accounts Receivable & Invoicing Accountant is responsible for the accurate and timely recording of revenue-related transactions, customer invoicing, collections support, reconciliations, and month-end close activities. This role will also contribute to process improvements and ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and customer contracts.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent experience
- 3-5 years of relevant accounting experience
- Strong working knowledge of Excel
- Proven knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices, and standard
- Collaborative team player, fostering positive relationships with colleagues and clients
- Aptitude to work in an Agile Environment where opportunities for change are continuously identified and acted upon
- Advanced technology skills needed to quickly grasp concepts of various subsidiary ledger software systems
- Strong attention to detail; effective organization and time management skills; ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
- Critical analysis, problem solving, judgment and decision-making ability.
- Discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Eager to learn and develop, with a high level of coachability and growth mindset
Nice To Haves
- CPA and or MBA/MA is preferred
Responsibilities
- Record revenue and accounts receivable transactions accurately and on time.
- Perform various accounting functions, including but not limited to customer invoicing, accounts receivable and collections, revenue accruals, customer analysis and reporting, etc.
- Support cash application and collections processes.
- Perform ad-hoc analysis and reporting as needed.
- Monitor and resolve discrepancies to ensure invoice acceptance.
- Prepare reconciliations and supporting schedules.
- Perform monthly close processes and monthly customer reporting.
- Support financial audits by preparing schedules and providing documentation.
- Ensure compliance with customer contracts and internal accounting policies and procedures.
- Maintain up-to-date documentation of accounting processes and procedures.
- Share insight and expertise as a subject matter expert for various invoicing processes.
- Participate in process improvement and system enhancement initiatives.
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision coverage with company HSA contributions
- immediate eligibility to participate in our 401(k) plan with a company match after one year
- paid time off that starts at 20 days per year
- paid parental and maternity leave
- basic life and AD&D insurance
- an Employee Assistance Program with mental health, legal, financial, and work/life resources
- professional development reimbursement
- paid volunteer time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
