What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable Coordinator position at Aerogen?
About Aerogen:
Headquartered in the vibrant city of Galway, Ireland, with offices around the world, Aerogen is proud to be the world leader in acute care aerosol drug delivery. Recognised through multiple MedTech awards, including being named Galway Chamber Company of the Year 2025, and an eleven-time winner of the Zenith Award for Respiratory Care Excellence in North America, our employees make a difference to patients’ lives every day, having reached over 30 million patients in more than 80 countries.
Today, Aerogen is powered by a global team representing 54 nationalities, working together with a shared commitment to improving patient care. Our talented and skilled team collaborate to innovate, challenge and test not only in relation to our products but every facet of how we work.
We lead the way by finding innovative solutions to even the most complex problems, all in the name of delivering better patient outcomes.
Our business continues to grow rapidly across the globe and, as we grow, our core culture of “We Care” universally connects us. We believe that your ambition and integrity fuels ours, and we are committed to supporting our employees to reach their full potential through tangible investment in their careers.
Join us as we continue to #discoverbetter.
What is the role?
The Accounts Receivable Coordinator will play a key role in supporting Aerogen’s North America Finance function by ensuring timely and accurate customer billing, collections, and account reconciliation. This position will maintain strong customer relationships, manage AR processes in accordance with company policies, and contribute to an efficient cash collection cycle. The AR Coordinator will collaborate closely with the Sales, Customer Service, and Finance teams to support revenue accuracy and operational excellence.
What are the key responsibilities?
Accounts Receivable Coordination
• Process customer invoices accurately and on schedule.
• Monitor accounts to identify outstanding balances and overdue payments.
• Execute proactive collection efforts to improve DSO and cash flow.
• Reconcile customer accounts monthly and resolve discrepancies.
Customer Communication & Support
• Serve as the primary contact for customer billing inquiries.
• Partner with Customer Service and Sales to resolve pricing, PO, or invoicing issues.
• Manage credit memos, adjustments, and payment applications.
Reporting & Compliance
• Prepare weekly AR aging reports for internal review.
• Track collection of performance metrics and escalate risks when necessary.
• Ensure adherence to Aerogen financial controls and audit requirements.
Process Improvement
• Identify inefficiencies in AR workflows and propose improvements.
• Support implementation of system enhancements in ERP/financial systems.
• Contribute to finance team projects as needed.
What education and experience are required?
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2–4 years of Accounts Receivable, credit control, or billing experience.
• Experience in a multinational or medical device environment preferred.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar).
What key skills will make you great at the role?
• Experience with accounting software is a plus.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures under IFRS.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills must be detail oriented.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and intellectual acuity.
• Ability to multitask, work in a fast-paced environment, and respond positively to change.
• Self-awareness with the desire and ability to learn and develop.
• Ability to obtain results through collaboration and coordination across multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to successfully interact with business partners & senior management.
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel (pivot tables, lookups, reporting).
• High accuracy and attention to detail in financial data processing.
What is it like to work at Aerogen?
Our purpose is to transform patient lives and our ethos is to #discoverbetter. This also translates to how we look after our people. We want talented, passionate and engaged people to join Aerogen and build your career with us. We understand that your life evolves through different stages, and we are here to support our global team with a range of financial and non-financial rewards and benefits. There’s something for everyone! Here is an idea of what we offer:
• Competitive bonus plan.
• Above market life insurance.
• Opportunities for development and professional growth.
• "Aerogen Connect" – our employee-led program that helps our global teams unite and have fun.
• We donate 1% of profits and time to charities and organizations.
Visit our careers website for more information about life at Aerogen.
Aerogen is committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equality in the workplace. If you have difficulty using our application process, please contact us via email at careers@aerogen.com. Please provide your name and preferred contact method.