Hiring Now - Accounts Receivable Clerk 50k-60k - PTO, Vacation and Sick Leave and Health Insurance - Miami Dade Medical Research Institute : Job Details

POSITION SUMMARY:This position is responsible for managing billing operations, ensuring accurate and timelyreimbursements, and maintaining strong relationships with pharmaceutical companies.This role requires a comprehensive understanding of contracts and budgets, billing andcollection processes, analytics, and excellent communication skills.In this fast-paced, dynamic environment, the ideal candidate will be required to exhibitleadership, dependability, organizational and time management skills, as well as advancedcomputer knowledge and skills.JOB TYPE: Full-timeBENEFITS:401K with company contributionsMedical, dental, vision insurancePaid holidays and time offPerformance bonusSalary is commensurate with qualifications and experienceEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:B.S. or A.S. preferredExperience in accounting requiredExperience in billing and accounts receivables requiredAn equivalent combination of education and experience, which provides proficiency in theareas of responsibility listed below may be substituted for the above education andexperience requirements.KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:Fluent in EnglishExcellent interpersonal skills.Ability to develop effective working relationships at all levels of the organization.Knowledge of basic accounting theory.Proficient in MS Outlook, Word and Excel.Proficient in QuickBooks (QB).Excellent organizational skills.Ability to work with minimum supervision.Ability to multi-task.Ability to work independently or function as part of a team.Ability to analyze and problem-solve.Meticulous attention to detail.Clear and concise verbal and written communications.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Review contracts and budgets to develop an understanding of services rendered andrelated billing claims.Review clinical trials events reported in the clinical trial management system(CTMS).Review available documentation and verify billing data for accuracy, includingservices provided, units billed, and applicable rates.Account for reimbursable vendor expenses.Ensure proper billing of expenses incurred and services rendered to meet contractrequirements and maximize reimbursement.Generate and send accurate invoices to funding sources, such as Clinical ResearchOrganizations (CROs) or pharmaceutical companies, based on contractualagreements and regulatory guidelines.Collaborate with clinical trial coordinators and or CROs and sponsors to resolvebilling discrepancies and address documentation issues.Post and reconcile clinical trial payments and resolve billing / paymentdiscrepancies.Monitor and reconcile accounts receivable aging, ensuring timely collection ofpayments.Implement effective collection strategies to minimize overdue accounts andimprove cash flow.Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of billing and payment activities.Respond to billing inquiries and resolve billing-related issues in a professional andtimely manner.Recommend process improvements, to ensure data integrity, and maintaincompliance.Assist in the development and documentation of billing and reimbursement policiesand procedures.Assist with the compilation of financial metrics relating to clinical trial activities.Assist with other job-related duties as requested or required.