ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE CLAIMS SPECIALIST

Company Description

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Job Description

Job Description:

Accountable for the reviewing and routing incoming customer claims through initial review and some basic analysis and determine course of action.
Timely processing and reconciliation of rebates, admin fees, promos, shortage/damage claims and other miscellaneous credits.
Interact with customers both verbally and via email on claim requests and relating to customer issues. Ability to work closely with Accounts Receivable on resolving variances between the customer’s claims and payments.

MUST BE WILLING TO TRAVEL TO NJ FOR TRAINING - DURATION 3-4 WEEKS. ONCE TRAINING IS COMPLETE, POSITION WILL BE BASED IN NORTH WALES PA

Duties & Responsibilities:
• Responsible for collecting information on product claims (Damages and Shortages) during shipment and determination of course of action.
• Monitor and minimize deductions. Maintain deduction level and processing objectives as determined by management.
• Create and maintain reports to track progress of deduction resolution.
• Deal directly with customers
• Ability to work well under tight timeframes
• Support sales team with accurate customer inquiries
• Assist in preparing month-end close
• Calculation and comparison to customer data for all rebates and admin fees. Work closely with Operational areas address and/or escalate questions and concerns
• Provide exceptional support to our customers (internal and external) by fielding inquiries, responding to ad hoc requests and processing claims accurately and timely.

Requirements:
• Must have prior Pharma experience
• Knowledge of Basic Accounting
• BS Degree in Accounting or other Business Discipline preferred, but not required.
• Extensive work experience is comparable to a degree.
• One - Three years of experience in a heavy collection environment. At least two years of experience should be with a manufacturer of consumer goods or other industry whose customer base included major retail or chain stores or wholesale pharmaceutical distributors
• Exceptional knowledge of Microsoft Office(Strong Excel knowledge)
• SAP and Pharma experience a plus
• Exceptional communication, planning, organizational and reliability are a must.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills:
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with tact and diplomacy
• Ability to develop strong relationships with contacts at customer accounts
• Ability to work with and effectively communicate with all levels of Management
• Proficient and accurate in keying numbers and letters
• Strong analytical/multi-tasking skills
• Must possess ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to cross train in other Accounts Receivable departments

Work Environment and Physical Demands:
• High Paced Office environment
• Stress tolerance
• Ability to spend extended periods of time viewing a PC screen
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time
• Must adhere to pre-determined work schedule

NOTES:
• Must have prior Pharma experience
* Possibility of conversion
• Work schedule : M-F
• Shift : 7:30 to 9 AM. End 4:30 to 5:30 PM
• Overtime expectations As needed
•• Training for 3-4 weeks is in NJ
• Interview process: Face to Face; maybe 30 to 60 mins
• Interview location: 1070 Horsham Road North Wales, PA
* During training - the work schedule is flexible and hotel accommodations are reimbursable
* The sponsor would consider someone with rebate experience from the following programs: Federal Medicaid, Managed Care Medicaid, State Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs, and Federal and State Supplemental Programs .

Qualifications

Requirements:
• Must have prior Pharma experience
• Knowledge of Basic Accounting
• BS Degree in Accounting or other Business Discipline preferred, but not required.
• Extensive work experience is comparable to a degree.
•One - Three years of experience in a heavy collection environment. At least two years of experience should be with a manufacturer of consumer goods or other industry whose customer base included major retail or  chain stores or wholesale pharmaceutical distributors
• Exceptional knowledge of Microsoft Office(Strong Excel knowledge)
• SAP and Pharma experience a plus
• Exceptional communication, planning, organizational and reliability are a must.

NOTES:
• Must have prior Pharma experience
* Possibility of conversion
• Work schedule : M-F
• Shift : 7:30 to 9 AM. End 4:30 to 5:30 PM
• Overtime expectations As needed
•• Training for 3-4 weeks is in NJ
• Interview process: Face to Face; maybe 30 to 60 mins
• Interview location: 1070 Horsham Road North Wales, PA
* During training - the work schedule is flexible and hotel accommodations are reimbursable
*The sponsor would consider someone with rebate experience from the following programs: Federal Medicaid, Managed Care Medicaid, State Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs, and Federal and State Supplemental Programs .

Additional Information

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