Associate, Accounts Receivable

Alcon MX; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Flexible time off

Job summary

Alcon is seeking an Associate, Accounts Receivable in Fort Worth, TX to apply accounting principles, analyze financial information, and prepare reports supporting cash flow and month-end close.

The role focuses on collecting receivables, reducing bad debt, monitoring credit risk, and partnering with internal teams to improve AR performance while delivering accurate payments and reconciliations. A robust benefits package is provided and growth opportunities exist within a global eye-care leader.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +8 yrs; Assoc.+4 yrs)
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English

Responsibilities

• Collect outstanding receivables in accordance with customer payment terms and contractual agreements while identifying and resolving invoice disputes.
• Proactively reduce bad debt exposure through effective collection strategies and management of aged receivables.
• Monitor customer payment performance, credit risk, and financial health, recommending adjustments to credit limits and risk classifications when appropriate.
• Partner with customers and internal stakeholders to improve accounts receivable performance and establish payment plans or special credit arrangements as needed.
• Analyze customer account activity, research credit histories, and prepare reports to support credit and collection decisions.
• Work closely with Accounts Receivable leadership to identify high-risk accounts and implement corrective actions before issues escalated.
• Ensure timely and accurate application of customer payments, partnering with Cash Application teams to resolve discrepancies and unapplied cash.
• Support month‑end close activities, reporting requirements, audits, and compliance initiatives related to Credit and Accounts Receivable.
• Prepare routine and ad hoc reports on overdue balances, collection activities, and receivable trends.
• Lead or participate in cross‑functional projects and process improvement initiatives designed to enhance efficiency, reduce risk, and improve customer experience.
• Resolve complex customer issues requiring coordination across Finance, Customer Service, Sales, and other internal teams.
• Provide guidance, training, and support to less experienced team members while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Credit risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Job description

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers. We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. As an Associate, Accounts Receivable supporting our Surgical Finance and Accounting division, you will be trusted to apply the principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports in Fort Worth, TX.

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Collect outstanding receivables in accordance with customer payment terms and contractual agreements while identifying and resolving invoice disputes.
• Proactively reduce bad debt exposure through effective collection strategies and management of aged receivables.
• Monitor customer payment performance, credit risk, and financial health, recommending adjustments to credit limits and risk classifications when appropriate.
• Partner with customers and internal stakeholders to improve accounts receivable performance and establish payment plans or special credit arrangements as needed.
• Analyze customer account activity, research credit histories, and prepare reports to support credit and collection decisions.
• Work closely with Accounts Receivable leadership to identify high-risk accounts and implement corrective actions before issues escalated.
• Ensure timely and accurate application of customer payments, partnering with Cash Application teams to resolve discrepancies and unapplied cash.
• Support month‑end close activities, reporting requirements, audits, and compliance initiatives related to Credit and Accounts Receivable.
• Prepare routine and ad hoc reports on overdue balances, collection activities, and receivable trends.
• Lead or participate in cross‑functional projects and process improvement initiatives designed to enhance efficiency, reduce risk, and improve customer experience.
• Resolve complex customer issues requiring coordination across Finance, Customer Service, Sales, and other internal teams.
• Provide guidance, training, and support to less experienced team members while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +8 yrs; Assoc.+4 yrs)
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Join Alcon’s mission to provide top-tier, innovative products, and solutions to enhance sight & enhance lives.
• Grow your career and see your impact in a highly collaborative and diverse environment.
• Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off, and much more!

ALCON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY Alcon takes pride in maintaining an inclusive environment that values different perspectives and our policies are non-discriminatory in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

At Alcon, we are committed to helping people see better. We believe patients should have access to quality eye care regardless of their economic circumstances; however, barriers to good eye health exist for patients in both developed and emerging markets. Alcon develops and manufactures innovative devices to serve the full life cycle of eye care needs. Its surgical group is one of the largest makers of equipment used for cataract removal and laser vision correction. Its consumer products include the well‑known Opti‑Free line of contact lens solutions and related products. Alcon, which was founded in 1945, sells its products in 180 countries worldwide.