Specialist, Accounts Receivable

Velocity Clinical Research is an owned and integrated research site organization, providing excellence in patient care, high quality data and fully integrated research sites. At Velocity, we align our values and behaviors to give our employees the best chance of delivering on our brand promise: to bring innovative medical treatments to patients. We are committed to making clinical trials succeed by generating high quality data from as many patients as possible, as quickly as possible while providing exemplary patient care at every step.

As an employee of Velocity, you are the most integral part of our mission. For talented candidates who perform at a high level, Velocity will invest to support career advancement and reward performance. Whether you are new to clinical research or are an industry veteran, we invite you to apply to Velocity.

Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and company holidays, 401(k) retirement plan with company-match, and an annual incentive program.

Job Summary:

The Accounts Receivable Specialist works in partnership with the Manager of Accounts Receivable and other Accounting Staff to execute accounting functions of the company as directed. Responsibilities include invoicing, applying payments, and collecting outstanding balances on a per clinical research study basis. This role will be assigned dedicated accounts and is responsible for maintaining an AR aging average as well as maximizing revenue for those accounts.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Invoice for billable items according to a contract
• Record and reconcile sponsor (customer) payments.
• Collect any outstanding invoices, ensure AR aging balance meets or exceeds Velocity’s directives.
• Work closely with clinical research sites to ensure all revenue is captured & invoiced
• Project-based work as needed – may need to assist with clients/accounts that aren’t assigned to you.
• Meet end of month deadlines

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Extreme attention to detail
• Working knowledge of Excel
• Strong communication, problem solving, analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
• Adaptable to process and system improvements.
• Proactive in identifying inefficiencies and ability to conceptualize potential solutions.

Education and Experience:

• Associate degree or higher in accounting or equivalent years of experience in related field preferred
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in accounts receivable

NOTE: The above Job Description is intended to communicate the general function of the mentioned position and by no means should be considered an exhaustive or complete outline of the specific tasks and functions that will be required.  Additionally, specific tasks and duties of the position are subject to change as the Company, the department and circumstances change.  All employees are expected to perform their duties within their ability as required by the job and/or as requested by management.