AR Clerk - Eurofins

Company Description

DNA Diagnostics Center is the world leader in DNA relationship testing, processing over one million DNA samples from customers all over the world. Our broad portfolio of products includes our Paternity, Immigration, and other DNA Relationship services for consumers, government agencies, healthcare providers, and legal professionals; PeekabooTM Early Gender DNA Test for expecting mothers; SpermCheck fertility and vasectomy test; and Pets & Vets DNA testing for breeders and pet enthusiasts. Our corporate headquarters, including our DNA testing laboratory, is based in Fairfield, OH in the greater Cincinnati Area. DDC is part of Eurofins, a global scientific company with over 800 laboratories in 50 countries and more than 50,000 employees.

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

Job Description

We are looking for an upbeat AR Clerk to join our Accounting & Finance team. The AR Clerk is responsible for a variety of accounts receivable activities as well as for ensuring AR aging is at or below the current standards. The AR Clerk also provides administrative support for the AR function and Accounting department as needed.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepares, posts, verifies, and records customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable in various divisions and revenue streams.
• Apply incoming payments, including checks, credit cards, wire transfers and EFTs.
• Prepare daily bank deposits and process cash applications and customer credit cards.
• Creates invoices according to company practices; invoicing customers daily and monthly to ensure timely receipt of payment.
• Drafts correspondence for standard past-due accounts and collections, identifies delinquent accounts by reviewing files, and contacts delinquent accountholders to request payment.
• Maintains and updates customer files, including name or address changes, mergers, or mailing attentions.
• Research customer discrepancies, past-due amounts, and reconcile accounts on a periodic (at least bimonthly) basis.
• Assists in generating monthly billing statements based on the general ledger.
• Copies, files, and retrieves materials for accounts receivable as needed.
• Creates reports regarding the current status of customer accounts as requested.
• Relays changes of information to appropriate employees.
• Partner cross-functionally to ensure accurate billing.
• Maintain adequate and organized files and records.
• Ensure escalated issues and problems are brought to the attention of management.
• Assist with the financial closing process.
• Assists Senior Accountant in reconciling revenue accounts each month.
• Ensure and maintain compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and other relevant accounting regulations.
• Provide additional administrative support as directed.
• Ensure and maintain compliance with the company's quality system requirements through training and adherence to policies, procedures and processes.
• Other duties as assigned or become evident.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Prior experience in accounts receivable or other accounting functions preferred, but not required.
• Experience with large enterprise resource planning (ERP) system and accounting software packages a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software as well as other accounting software programs.
• Ability to operate related office equipment, such as computers, 10-key calculator, and copier.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.

Additional Information

Schedule:

• Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:30pm

What we offer:

• Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, den