Accounts Receivable Clerk
About The Position
OriGene Technologies Inc. is a thriving, reputable, and women-led life science company located in Rockville, MD, guided by a team with a combined 25+ years of experience in the industry. We have grown to have a national and global presence since our foundation in 1996. Although OriGene was created with the end goal of being “Your Gene Company,” we have added to our original initiatives to become the premier source for genomic and proteomic tools to accelerate scientific breakthroughs and novel diagnostics. We exist to serve customers by providing efficient, innovative, and comprehensive solutions for life science researchers. Our customers come to us because we provide high-quality products that contribute to their scientific advancements, and we are proud to be a part of such incredible achievements. Working with OriGene presents an opportunity to further your career aspirations, whether getting a professional certification or gaining tactical experience. Our leaders are committed to the professional growth of our employees because we know that this is the only way the company can continue to grow. We believe that nothing is more important than a diverse and engaged workforce, and we make every effort to display that through our recruitment practices.
Requirements
- Associate Degree (AA) required; Accounting/Finance or other related field from an accredited institution preferred.
- Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in accounts receivable or another role involving AR
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Working knowledge of corporate tax laws
- Ability to handle deadline pressure, focus on multiple tasks simultaneously, and prioritize work assignments.
- Ability to work additional hours during peak times.
- Must work independently and complete duties and projects with minimum supervision.
- Keen eye for detail
- Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel) and accounting software
- An analytical mind with problem-solving aptitude
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, while managing competing tasks, deadlines, requirements, and decisions
- Ability to thrive in a high-growth organization
- Strong interpersonal, relationship-building, and communication skills
- Passion for professional growth, team mentality, creativity, and a positive “can-do”/”yes” spirit
Responsibilities
- Consistently monitor the Pending Finance Approval List.
- Upload invoices to the supplier portal promptly.
- Process credit card payments promptly.
- Process lockbox, remote, and bank wire deposits daily.
- Perform collections on delinquent customer accounts (US and International).
- Organize and maintain up-to-date financial records (e.g., aging of receivables). Bi-Monthly AR Collections Meetings.
- Maintain and enter AP contact information for new and existing customers.
- Aid in maintaining tax exemption form collection for customers and update taxable status for customers.
- Sort and distribute incoming mail.
- Assist in month-end closing and with other projects as needed.
- Perform other duties as designated by the Staff Accountant or Controller.
- Develop a knowledge base for billing by analyzing customer contracts and payment arrangements.
- Prepare and distribute customer invoices.
- Open mail, sort, scan, and distribute, as needed.
- Record local deposits, lockbox deposits, and other electronic transactions in the accounts receivable system.
- Research customer discrepancies and past-due amounts with the assistance of the Staff Accountant and other staff.
- Issue credits to customers, as needed.
- Pursue the collection of unpaid customer balances, when appropriate.
- Create reports regarding the status of customer accounts.
- Ensure proper retention and organization of records.
Benefits
- Medical (prescription drug coverage and access to a comprehensive HealthJoy service)
- Dental
- Vision benefits
- HSA/FSA (including dependent care) programs
- Life/ADD
- Short and Long-term Disability
- Employee Assistance Programs
- 401k matching up to 6%
- 15 personal days every year
- 11 holidays
- two floating holidays
- hybrid capabilities (for qualifying roles)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
