Accounts Receivable Associate

Title: Accounts Receivable Associate

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Our client, a leading global company specializing in custom solutions for the medical device and pharmaceutical industries, is seeking an Accounts Payable Associate for its Phoenix, AZ location. The company designs and manufactures custom components using advanced plastic manufacturing technology and rigorous quality control standards.

Position Overview

As a key member of the Shared Services team, the Accounts Receivable Associate plays a vital role in maintaining the organization's financial health. This position processes daily receipts, executes cash applications, and proactively resolves billing discrepancies while delivering excellent support to our customers across multiple regional sites.

Responsibilities and Functions:

• Assist the AR Lead with daily accounts receivable operations.
• Perform cash applications, ensuring incoming payments are received, processed, and allocated properly.
• Handle collections efforts by monitoring customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments, and discrepancies.
• Generate, verify, process, and send invoices and account statements to customers.
• Reconcile accounts, investigate, and resolve any irregularities or inquiries.
• Upload invoices accurately to various customer portals. • Provide AR support across multiple sites
• Maintain accounts receivable files, records, and ERP system modules.
• Communicate with customers to ensure invoices are received, resolve issues with pricing or product receipt, and ensure outstanding invoices are paid.
• Protect the organization's value by keeping information confidential.
• Additional projects and duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED; Associate degree in accounting, finance, or related field a plus.

Experience:

• 2 to 4 years of experience in accounts receivable, basic bookkeeping, or related accounting roles.
• Working knowledge of full-cycle AR.
• Experience with an ERP or accounting system (SAP, Oracle, Epicor, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, Sage, or similar).
• Intermediate Excel skills, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, and reconciliations.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to meet weekly payment and month-end deadlines.
• Clear, professional communication skills with vendors and internal departments. 

Benefits:

• 401(k) match program
• Dental, health, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Career development and growth opportunity

Location: Phoenix, AZ — on-site, full-time.

Equal Opportunity Employer Disclaimer

This organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.