POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for the management of the Accounts Receivable (AR) functions of the Company. This position’s responsibilities include managing the Accounts Receivable personnel, compiling and reviewing financial reports and schedules for management reporting, reviewing weekly cash receipts for Meso Scale, and its subsidiaries and affiliates.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Collaborate with finance team members to develop systems, policies and procedures for effectively managing transactional financial matters and ensure financial system and related internal controls are accurate, efficient and used in accordance with professional accounting practices, governmental regulations, and Company policies and procedures.

• Manage the accounts receivable function including review of invoicing, collections, sales tax and accounting system data entry.

• Collaborate with finance team members to implement new systems to automate all aspects of Accounts Receivable including but not limited to paperless record keeping.

• Continually seek to improve processes, and fully document existing processes and changes to processes.  Ensure appropriate teamwork exists by developing and maintaining positive relationships.

• Establishes and monitors staff performance and development goals, assigns accountabilities, sets objectives, establishes priorities, and provides continuous feedback and recognition on performance.

• Resolve open issues related to collections, invoice changes and/or credit memos.

• Maintain customer payment portal and associated credit card transactions.

• Administer letters of credit when applicable.

• Assist the Vice President of Finance with the set up and maintenance of the bank accounts of MSD and affiliates.

• Serve as the department liaison for treasury requirements for new company establishments.

• Analyze significant new transactions to determine appropriate billing procedures and required changes to management reporting.

• Support annual financial audit and incurred cost submission audits.

• Review accounts receivable aging reports and take corrective action for any past due invoices.

• Manage tasks and personnel to ensure an accurate and timely monthly and year-end closing process.

• Supervise weekly, monthly and annual reports to ensure accuracy and completeness.

• Ensure all Accounts Receivable procedures, cash application, accounting system data entry, and reconciliations comply with internal controls, US GAAP and government compliance requirements.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting from accredited US institution preferred. 

• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience.

• Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience.

• Experience with online banking portals.

• Previous experience working with JD Edwards accounting system is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) preferred.

• Strong analytical skills with the demonstrated ability to gather and evaluate complex data and information and develop a recommendation and plan of action.

• Ability to apply discretion and maintain highly sensitive and confidential information, ensuring it is secured and maintained in an appropriate manner.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to organize, present, and articulate ideas both verbally and in writing.

• Solid leadership skills with demonstrated knowledge and understanding of staff management practices and processes and the ability to establish accountabilities and expectations and manage performance to achieve results. 

• Business acumen, negotiation and mediation skills, as well as a demonstrated attention to detail and a focus on achieving quality outcomes.  Ability to build/foster relationships.

• Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers and staff. Ability to interact with a high level of patience, tact, and diplomacy, and can maintain composure under pressure.  Can easily mediate and resolve conflicts.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; particularly Microsoft Excel.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the individual is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear. The individual is occasionally required to walk, use hands and fingers to operate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls reach with hands and arms. This position requires the ability to communicate and exchange information, utilize equipment necessary to perform the job, and move about the office.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position is performed in a traditional office environment with hybrid schedule possible.