Staff Accountant with AR Emphasis
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Serán is seeking a Staff Accountant (AR Emphasis) who will be responsible for managing the company's billing and AR process, ensuring timely and accurate invoicing, collection of customer payments, account reconciliation, and maintenance of customer records. This position plays a critical role in partnering with BD, Contracts, and Project Management to ensure proper revenue recognition and cash collection against project milestones. The position is critical for supporting cash flow management and providing exceptional service to customers, distributors and business partners. The ideal applicant is detail-oriented, highly organized, and experienced in managing project and/or manufacturing accounting.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Enter and maintain project billing milestones to ensure Generate and distribution of customer invoices in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with contract terms.
- Process and apply incoming payments including ACH, wire transfers, checks, and credit card payments.
- Monitor customer account balances and aging reports.
- Conduct collection activities for past-due accounts while maintaining positive customer relationships.
- Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies, deductions, short payments, and credit balance issues.
- Reconcile accounts receivable subledger to the general ledger.
- Prepare customer statements and respond to account inquiries.
- Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, Supply Chain, and Finance teams to resolve invoicing and payment issues.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to streamline billing and receivables processes and improve collection performance.
Other:
- Take on other ongoing or one-off accounting assignments as needed and as time permits (journal entry, invoice accounting, fixed asset accounting, etc.)
- Participate in mentoring other staff and embrace a “group accountability” mentality
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
- Support internal and external audits by providing requested documentation and analysis.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Required Skills & Abilities
- Proficiency with ERP (SAP preferred) and accounting systems.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
- Knowledge of general accounting principles and accounts receivable best practices.
- Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and “manage up” when appropriate or for clarification.
- An interest in learning a broad range of accounting areas and assisting in training others as the department grows.
Education & Experience
- Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
- 2+ years of accounts receivable, billing, or accounting experience.
- A work history which demonstrates consistency and intellectual flexibility.
Experience in the following areas is a plus:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Admin., or related field.
- Accounts receivable accounting experience in a project-based (e.g., construction, biopharma, energy/infrastructure, consulting/legal) and/or manufacturing setting preferred.
- Experience reviewing and understanding project sales agreements.
- Previous exposure to ASC 606 revenue recognition standards
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift 15 lbs at times
- Must be able to commute daily to our worksite in Bend, Oregon
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Applicants must be authorized to work for an employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Benefits Summary:
Serán employees accrue over four weeks of paid time off annually. Employer contributions to a retirement account begin after 90 days and do not require an employee match or vesting period. Various health plans allow employees to find the best coverage for their individual or family needs with minimal employee contributions. Serán covers each employee with basic life and long-term disability, giving access to increase or add coverage. An Employee Assistance Program provides support for all things related to our employees’ wellbeing, along with access to pet insurance.
The Corporate Headquarters of Serán BioScience are located at 63047 Layton Ave, Bend, OR 97701
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