Accounts Receivable Associate

Why Merit?

At Merit Medical, our mission is to create innovative medical devices that improve lives. Our goal is to hire and develop people who want to build something special through hard work, team effort, and commitment. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of patients around the world.

WORK SHIFT

DAY (United States of America)

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

This position will be to learn and process RGA'S, Credit Cards, and post payments from 3 different platforms and the teams' applications as needed.
This is a temporary position that could result in a full-time position, if not it will support a full time Accounts Receivable Specialists

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PERFORMED
    
1.    Updates the status of accounts, matches invoices with checks received, and inputs cash receipts on a daily basis.
2.    Enters all related adjustments to customers invoices.
3.    Assists with research to track lost shipments and resolve invoice discrepancies.
4.    Reviews aging reports and calls accounts that are past due to remind them of their payment status and to request timely payment.
5.    Monitors aging report to identify accounts that are past due and to attempt to minimize the number of accounts that have payments due beyond 90 days.
6.    Assists customers in resolving invoicing concerns and discrepancies and services past due accounts while communicating corporate policy and procedure regarding customer accounts.
7.    Files accounting information for future use, sends and receives electronic documents, and performs a variety of other clerical tasks to assist the department.
8.    Works on special projects when required.
9.    Performs a variety of tasks, as required.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

•    Lifting -- Not to exceed 50 lbs. -- local practice may apply.
•    Writing
•    Sitting
•    Standing
•    Bending
•    Visual acuity
•    Color perception
•    Depth perception
•    Reading
•    Field of vision/peripheral

SUMMARY OF MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

•    Education equivalent to a high school diploma and one year of related experience.
•    A basic knowledge of accounting and its applications.

•    Ability and willingness to work as a part of an accounting team to accomplish organizational tasks and meet accounting deadlines.  
•    Willingness to work overtime when necessary to meet financial reporting deadlines.
•    Ability to resolve account discrepancies and concerns with customers while professionally communicating corporate accounting policy.
•    Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to meet deadlines in a timely manner.
•    Excellent telephone and listening skills.
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
•    Demonstrated computer skills preferably spreadsheets, word processing, database and other applicable software programs.

COMPETENCIES

•    Invoice discrepancy resolution
•    Past due payment request/minimization
•    Filing/sending/receiving faxes-clerical
•    Customer service-communication
•    Computer skills

COMMENTS

Infectious Control Risk Category III:

The risk category explains whether or not employees are likely to come into contact with blood or body fluids while performing their jobs.  Risk category III states employment and procedures that do not require exposure.

As an eligible Merit employee, you can expect the following:

* Multiple Shifts and Hours to choose from: Days, Swing (Eve), and Nights

* Medical/Dental & Other Insurances (eligible the first of month after 30 days)

* Low Cost Onsite Medical Clinic

* Two (2) Onsite Cafeterias

* Employee Garden | Gardening Classes

* 3 Weeks' Vacation | 1 Week Sick-Time | Paid Holidays

* 401K | Health Savings Account

To see more on our culture, go to www.merit.com/careers.

Military Veterans are encouraged to Apply.

Merit is a proud Utah Patriot Partner committed to hiring our Veterans.