AR specialist

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.JOB DESCRIPTION:Job Description Summary:The AR Analyst is responsible for interacting internally and externally to resolve outstanding issues relating to accounts receivable, inclusive of Credit, Collections, Invoicing, Cash Application, Dispute Resolution and Customer Order Release.The Sr. AR Analyst is required to: (a) contact external customers on delinquent A/R balances; (b) monitor receivables daily; (c) resolve remittance exceptions; (d) review explanations for customer payment differences; (e) work with division sales and contract personnel and (f) verify AR reporting and provide commentary; (g) work with our Genpact collections team to assist in prioritizations, train, coach, and handle escalations.Job Description:1. Perform accounts receivable functions within the defined process standards.Manage accounts receivable utilizing multiple systemsReview and investigate customer receipt variancesCommunicate with internal and external parties regarding accounts receivable questions, error correction and discrepancy resolutionIdentify Root Cause for customer deductions and variancesReview monthly performance reportsProvide internal and external audit support as requiredMaintain policies and procedures for the AR processes in accordance with GPM guidance.2. Perform and coordinate the Accounts Receivable activities for shared servicesAssist the AR Lead and Supervisor in performing, facilitating, and reviewing day to day AR activity within the centerAssure processing is performed within standards and allows for the achievement of targeted aging metricsContinuously improve process design focusing on simplification, standardization, quality improvement and cost minimizationContribute to process improvement reviewsEvaluate best practices with global peers and develop improvement suggestions.3. Assist the AR Lead and Supervisor in developing and reviewing performance results for accounts receivable processes in the region.Provide assistance in the implementation of the global standard AR processes, to meet the needs of the shared services stakeholders.Job Qualifications:Minimum Experience3-5 plus years of accounts receivable experience inclusive of all aspects of AR managementKnowledge and understanding of overall Order to Cash processesStrong ability to interact with internal and external parties at various levelsAttention to detail with a propensity for continuous improvementSAP ERP experience a plusStrong Excel skills are preferredAdditional Qualifications4-year college degree required.Ability to work in office – not a remote roleThe base pay for this position is $66,700.00 – $133,300.00In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.JOB FAMILY: General / Shared ServicesDIVISION: IFO International FinanceLOCATION: United States Abbott Park : AP52ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: United States Orlando : 30 S. Keller RoadWORK SHIFT: StandardTRAVEL: NoMEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: NoSIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdfEEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf Apply for the job now! Apply for this job