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Accounts Receivable (AR) Analyst – Clinical Research
Location: Remote (U.S.)
Job Type: 3-Month Contract
Schedule: Monday – Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST
Position Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable (AR) Analyst to support the finance team in managing customer receivables, resolving payment discrepancies, and ensuring timely collections. This role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and the ability to reconcile financial data while collaborating with internal stakeholders and external clients.
The ideal candidate has experience in accounts receivable, account reconciliation, and contract review, with excellent communication and organizational skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor assigned accounts receivable portfolio and review aging reports to identify overdue or outstanding balances.
- Follow up with customers and business partners regarding unpaid invoices to ensure timely collections.
- Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies, payment disputes, and account issues.
- Reconcile financial data and account balances between internal records and customer documentation.
- Review contracts and supporting documentation to validate invoice eligibility and payment requirements.
- Analyze clinical study revenue, expenses, patient billing information, and financial trackers to determine collectability.
- Review invoices against contractual agreements to verify reimbursement eligibility.
- Process account adjustments, write-offs, and coordinate contract amendments when necessary.
- Collaborate with Accounting, Finance, Contracts, and other internal teams to resolve billing and payment inquiries.
- Identify payment trends, reporting issues, or workflow improvements and communicate recommendations to management.
- Prepare reports and respond to internal requests for financial information.
- Maintain productivity metrics while meeting established quality standards and reporting deadlines.
- Ensure confidentiality of financial and proprietary information.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
- Experience in Accounts Receivable, Collections, Billing, or Finance.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis, formulas, filtering, sorting, and reconciliation.
- Experience performing account reconciliations.
- Excellent written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to follow established processes and work independently.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong mathematical and analytical abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting clinical research, healthcare, life sciences, or regulated industries.
- Experience reviewing customer contracts and resolving payment disputes.
- Knowledge of business-to-business (B2B) collections.
- Familiarity with financial reporting, contract interpretation, and reimbursement processes.
- Understanding of Fair Debt Collection Practices (FDCPA) principles in a commercial/B2B environment.
Key Skills
- Accounts Receivable
- Account Reconciliation
- Microsoft Excel (Intermediate to Advanced)
- Financial Analysis
- Collections
- Billing Resolution
- Contract Review
- Data Analysis
- Written & Verbal Communication
- Organization & Time Management
- Problem Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Multi-tasking
- Cross-functional Collaboration
Salary : $28 - $31