AR Cash application Senior Accounting Associate

Upjohn Export B.V. sucursal Costa Rica

At VIATRIS, we see healthcare not as it is but as it should be. We act courageously and are uniquely positioned to be a source of stability in a world of evolving healthcare needs.

Viatris empowers people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life.

We do so via: 

Access – Providing high quality trusted medicines regardless of geography or circumstance;
Leadership – Advancing sustainable operations and innovative solutions to improve patient health; and 
Partnership – Leveraging our collective expertise to connect people to products and services. 
 

Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference and here’s how the AR Cash application Senior Accounting Associate role will make an impact:

An AR Senior Accounting Associate is responsible for processing and post customer payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions in a timely manner. Update receivables by totaling unpaid invoices and verifying the validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from sales, Collections, Customer service departments, and customers. Research, resolve, and apply all cash receipts, ACH and wire payments. Analyze, and resolve customer payment discrepancies. Communicate with customers to resolve payment issues and obtain necessary documents. Research to identify, resolve and communicate customer accounts receivable issues. Perform job functions in accordance with all applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), federal and state laws, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines, health authority regulations, and departmental processes. 

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Ensure all assigned duties are performed within the guidelines of Viatris's internal controls, policies, and procedures.

• Monitor, review and analyze customer account payments pending to be process.

• Ensure that all payments are correctly posted, reconciled, and match the invoices, credit memos, or other receivables.

• Investigate and resolve unapplied payments or unidentified payments.

• Post customer payments accurately based on the payment remittance advice, contracts, or agreed-upon terms.

• Work with customers and internal teams to resolve discrepancies between the payment amount and the outstanding invoice.

• Support the month-end closing process by ensuring all payments are posted accurately, and assist (if necessary) with generating reports and financial statements related to accounts receivable.

• Keep account log information up to date to track all relevant information and applications on a daily basis.

• Develop a solid understanding of customer policies and procedures related to AR towers and adherence to Customer and/or State agreement’s verbiage.

• Read and interpret customer, state and/or country agreements to ensure payments are applied accurately and contractually compliant.

• Work collaboratively with other departments and Local Stakeholders within organization.

• Provide solutions, investigate and provide feedback on accounting irregularities.

• Provide Management with Summary level payment status or requests. 

• Provide Support in any other required O2C tasks/activities.

• Effectively interact with various key internal and external stakeholders, including presentation of customer account status.

• Provide guidance and training to junior AR analysts and other team members. Assist in developing their understanding of AR processes and best practices.

• Perform other Ad-Hoc duties as assigned by TL, Manager or Lead.

The minimum qualifications for this role are:

KNOWLEDGE 

• Must possess extensive knowledge of in job aspects and comprehensive knowledge of other functional areas within the department.

• Must possess an extensive knowledge of a computer accounting environment.

• Advanced knowledge of computer functions and Microsoft Office Products.

• Experience working with LATAM markets is a plus.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must possess excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Ability to summarize and present large amounts of data in a clear, concise manner; possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective business relationships and be a strong team player, with the ability to work with all levels of the company and customer.

• Ability to work independently, prioritize and manage multiple deliverables under tight deadlines.

• Strong computer application skills especially Microsoft Excel and Word; must be able to protect confidential and sensitive information.

• Extensive experience with SAP and Flex preferred.

SUPERVISION

• Position functions semi-autonomously.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and 2-4 years of experience.  However, a combination of experience and/or education will be taken into consideration. 

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and interpret complex business and/or technical documents.

• Ability to write comprehensive reports and detailed business correspondence. 

• Ability to work with managers or directors and communicate ambiguous concepts. 

• Ability to present to a group across the organization.

• Portuguese knowledge is a plus.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to perform computations such as percentages, ratios, and rates. 

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to solve problems with complex variables through non-standardized solutions that require independent judgment and analysis.

• Ability to draw inferences and use deductive reasoning with no prescribed procedures to solve complex problems.

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others. 

Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.