Accounts Receivable Associate

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and government and public health organizations.

With our patients at the center of all that we do, we help to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life.

Our people are our greatest strength, are at the core of our culture, and the driving force behind our success. ICON people have a mission to succeed and a passion that ensures what we do, we do well.

We have an incredible opportunity for an expert Accounts Receivable Administrator to join the team.

The Role:
As Accounts Receivable Associate, you will handle the setup and process of invoicing clients in compliance with contracts, for both fees and rechargeable costs.
Your excellent relationship building skills will come into play here as you will collaborate with internal and external partners every day. You will be involved in month-end and collaborating on audit projects.

• Prepare, verify and carry out invoicing via electronic processing and reporting activities according to specific deadlines for an assigned portfolio of accounts
• Balance client relationships
• Reconciliation of accounts
• Keep up to date with the progression of contracts with respect to invoicing units
• Interact closely with the Revenue team to ensure timely billing and investigate discrepancies on assigned clients
• Liaise with Clinical Project Managers in relation to various costs
• Investigate and resolve customer queries
• Set-up and maintain contract files
• Ad-hoc projects as required

You will need:
• Bachelor degree in Accountant, Finance or related.
• At least 2-3 years’ experience within a similar role within Accounts Receivable
• Outstanding Excel skills. If you have Oracle Financials that is a great advantage
• Demonstrate knowledge of revenue billing practices and proficient in data entry
• Knowledge of general accounting principles would also be great
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy skills with the ability to coordinate and multitask
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and prioritize work
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with strong customer service
• English Advanced
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Benefits of Working in ICON:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

We offer very competitive salary packages. And to keep them competitive, we regularly benchmark them against our competitors. Our annual bonuses reflect delivery of performance goals – both ours and yours.
We also provide a range of health-related benefits to employees and their families and offer competitive retirement plans – and related benefits such as life assurance – so you can save and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
But beyond the competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, you’ll benefit from an environment where you are encouraged to fulfil your sense of purpose and drive lasting change.

ICON is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know through the form below.

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