Accountant - II

True Job Title: Accountant II The hours for the role are 8am-5pm 3 days a week, and 10-6:30pm 2 days a week. There will be no weekend work involved.Location: Raleigh, North Carolina (Hybrid Model) Top Required 3 Skill Sets: (Cash App & Collection Management, Compliance, Account Reconciliation) Top 3 Nice to Have Skill Sets: (Organization and problem solving, Analytics, ERP experience) Unique Selling Point of this role: A key member of the OTC team supporting internal and external business partners Task break down (by %): (Cash 70% ; Customer Maintenance 30%)Job Description:Position Overview: The Accounts Receivable Accountant II, Global Financial Solutions, will be responsible for recording accounts receivable invoices, handling collections, applying customer receipts, and resolving discrepancies in the US region. In addition, the Accounts Receivable Accountant will be responsible for month end close activities and will provide support to the Customer Service team relating to customer maintenance.The ideal candidate will be proactive, self-motivated, results-oriented, and possess a high attention to detail while able to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.Essential Duties and Job Functions: o Maintains accounts receivable processes and systems in ERP system. Primarily transact in ERP but may support legacy systems from acquired companies. o Heavy cash applications reporting and data mining/reporting o Generate invoices and credit memos and manage collections o Post discounts, allowances, price differences, returns and other charge backs to customer accounts timely and accurately o Coordinate regularly with customer service team to research and resolve chargeback claims o Maintain customer master data and customer documentation o Assist in the timely and accurate preparation of journal entries (with appropriate supporting documentation) for the month end close and accounting transactions o Follow the process to close the Accounts Receivable subledger in ERP system o Assists in maintaining, reconciling and resolving reconciling items in P&L and balance sheet ledger accounts o Prepare analysis and schedules for management as well as internal and external auditors o Responsible for customer maintenance o Identify problems which may arise within their defined function and exercise judgment to determine appropriate follow-up action o Provide back up support to co-workers o Maintain appropriate internal controls and uphold company policies & proceduresBasic Qualifications: o High School degree and six years’ experience or Associate degree and five years’ experience or Bachelor's degree and four Years’ experience or Masters' degree and two years’ experience o 2 years of accounts receivable experience o Knowledge and understanding of US GAAP o Advanced proficiency with Client tools (Excel, Outlook, and Word) o Strong communication and interpersonal skills o Experience with process development and process improvementPreferred Qualifications: o Previous Pharma / Biotech experience o Experience with SAP o Experience in multinational organizationPersonal Attributes• Ability to handle complexity and utilize analytical skills, with attention to detail. • Ability to proactively & effectively analyze & resolve problems. • Ability to effectively prioritize and complete key tasks and deliverables. • Ability to respond flexibly and empathetically to customer needs, managing their expectations effectively. • Ability to work in a global team environment and communicate effectively with both internal & external business partners of all levels