Accounts Receivable Specialist II

Company: NBME
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: May 29, 2023

Job Description:

POSITION OVERVIEWNBME has an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Receivable Specialist II to join the General Accounting department based out of Philadelphia, PA. We are looking for an individual with excellent interpersonal and communications skills, good troubleshooting skills, someone who is highly organized and works well independently and/or as part of a team. This individual will report to the Accounting Manager and will assist with cash application, collections, customer inquiries, chargebacks, account reconciliations and various special projects as assigned. The role is eligible to be performed primarily remote and it is preferred that the incumbent is within a commutable distance to Philadelphia, PA for any prescheduled onsite work. We're open to considering candidates in the following states: PA, NJ, DE and MD.Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion StatementAt NBME , we continue to innovate and improve how we fulfill the evolving needs of the health care community. This commitment starts and ends with the people at NBME. By recruiting and empowering talented individuals from various disciplines and backgrounds, which includes professionals with diverse life experiences, abilities, and perspectives, NBME can take a well-informed, robust approach to advancing medical education and assessment for years to come. We also continue to focus on ensuring that our DEI work is impactful and ingrained in everything we do, including with our staff, workplace culture, products and services, the Philadelphia community and the broader medical education landscape.RESPONSIBILITIESResponsible for posting of cash receipts; research and review of credit card chargebacks; prepares check and credit card refunds.Supports the preparation of cash management/application policies, practices, and internal controls.Supports efficient, timely and accurate payment of accounts receivable via preparation of the aging report and monitoring customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments and other irregularities.Communicates with customers to resolve outstanding balances and other account-related issues such as account reconciliations and invoice inquiries as assigned.Supports accounting manager and/or senior accountant/accounts receivable specialist with monitoring unapplied/unidentified cash receipts and customer on account balances for appropriateness; makes adjustments as requested.Supports the monthly account reconciliation of cash accounts including adjustments to the general ledger and investigation of issues as assigned.Participates or provides support in special projects as assigned including but not limited to Oracle ERP and Salesforce, or other financial systems, design/configuration, upgrades and testing.Identifies opportunities for improvements to the accounts receivable function and supports the development or implementation of any process improvement solution.Supports the mid-year and annual audits across all areas of accounts receivable and cash management as necessary.May require some supervisory responsibilities with reviewing daily and/or monthly AR assignments.QUALIFICATIONSSkills and AbilitiesExcellent interpersonal and communicationGood troubleshootingWell-organized with an emphasis on time managementStrong attention to detail.Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.)Experience2-4 years of progressive accounts receivable experience including hands on experience with responsibilities similar to what is described above.Experience with Oracle ERP (or similar ERP systems)EducationHigh school graduate or equivalent required; associate degree or bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration or related field not required, but desirable.About NBME:NBME offers a versatile selection of high-quality assessments and educational services for students, professionals, educators, regulators and institutions dedicated to the evolving needs of medical education and health care. To ensure our assessments meet the highest standards of quality, stay relevant and align to the current curriculum in medical schools and training programs, we rely on a wide network of collaborators. These include the volunteers who help develop our exam questions, the committees and panels who represent various groups within the medical education community, external researchers and health profession organizations.We are committed to meeting the needs of educators and learners globally with assessment products and expert services such as NBME Subject Examinations, Customized Assessment Services, Self-Assessments, the International Foundations of Medicine Program and Item Writing Workshops. Together with the Federation of State Medical Boards, NBME develops and manages the United States Medical Licensing Examination , which measures the ability to apply knowledge and skills that form the basis of safe and effective patient care. Our Competency-based Assessment unit is focused on new methods as well as the optimization of assessment in the workplace and education.As a result of leadership in ongoing research, innovative measurement practices and the exploration of forward-thinking assessment modalities and improvements, NBME advances assessment science. Our grant and funding opportunities further support this dedication to medical education and assessment science. We help develop the next generation of assessment professionals through our Summer Psychometric Internship Program. Through the Stemmler Fund, Strategic Educators Enhancement Fund and Latin America Grants Program, researchers and educators can continue to improve the assessment of health care professionals around the world.NBME views diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) as foundational and enduring to our strategy and vision. We continue to focus on ensuring that our DEI work is impactful and ingrained in everything we do, including with our staff, culture, products and services, the Philadelphia community and the broader medical education landscape. Our commitment manifests in our hiring and staff development, recruitment for committees, grants programs, design and review of our assessments, and involvement in our local and national communities.Learn more about NBME at NBME.org.The NBME offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a rewarding work environment. Excellent Benefits include: Healthcare, Dental, Prescription, and Vision plans; 401(k) w/match, Tuition Reimbursement Plan, Commuter Benefit: Public Transit or Parking options. Remote Friendly Workplace.NBME is an equal opportunity employer as defined by the EEOC.

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