Certara

Overview

Certara accelerates medicines using proprietary biosimulation software, technology, and services to transform traditional drug discovery and development. Its clients include more than 2,000 biopharmaceutical companies, academic institutions and regulatory agencies across 62 countries.

AR Accountant will perform monthly daily cash postings, track and follow up on delinquent accounts receivable, complete new vendor forms and calculate month AR KPI&rsquos.

Responsibilities

• The AR Accountant will perform daily cash receipt processing, including posting of receipts from customers as well as other miscellaneous cash receipts
• Facilitate payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders, customer statements, and contacting clients.
• Monitor accounts to identify overdue payments
• Identify and contact delinquent customers to arrange debt payoffs
• Keep accurate records and report on collection activity on a regular basis
• Verify discrepancies and resolve clients&rsquo billing issues
• Calculate key accounts receivable metrics (Turnover in Days, Average Days Outstanding)
• Complete intake forms for new customers assist in setting up online portals for collections
• Provide cash forecasting support to Treasury team
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Proven working experience as accounts receivable clerk, accounts receivable manager, or accountant
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles
• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
• Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers
• Hands-on experience in operating spreadsheets and accounting software
• Customer service orientation and good communication skills
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• BS or BA degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration
• Experience with NetSuite a plus

Skills & Abilities

• Proven technical accounting experience in a growing operation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight reporting deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly in Excel.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Demonstrated creative and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work on multiple high-value projects simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.

Certara bases all employment-related decision on merit, taking into consideration qualifications, skills, achievement, and performance. We treat all applicants and employees without regard to personal characteristics such as race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, nationality, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental condition, genetic information, military service, or other characteristic protected by law.