Remote: Collections and Deductions Analyst
We are seeking a highly experienced Collections and Deductions Analyst to join a global pharmaceutical services client. This role requires a professional with a stable work history and proven ability to manage large customer portfolios exceeding $200MM. The successful candidate will have a detail-oriented mindset, strong analytical skills, and a passion for resolving customer account discrepancies in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Responsibilities
- Research and reconcile customer disputes, credits, invoices, and contracts
- Analyze customer account balances using SAP and third-party systems
- Perform root cause analysis on recurring issues
- Track, evaluate, and resolve short-payments and invalid claims
- Research cash application discrepancies using bank statements
- Perform offsetting adjustments for accurate account statements
- Evaluate accounts for bad debt, refund eligibility, and credit risk
- Manage credit exposure and recommend account holds/releases
- Contact customers to resolve open issues and secure payments
- Partner with Sales, Logistics, and Operations to manage account risk
- Provide internal guidance on financial issues impacting account status
- Generate monthly and ad hoc reports for key stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, SOX, and internal policies
- Support audits and prepare documentation for collections or agency placements
- Recommend and execute write-offs for uncollectable balances
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Associate’s degree acceptable with strong experience)
- Minimum 5 years of A/R dispute resolution experience in large organizations
- At least 5 years of experience with cash application research and vendor portals
- Demonstrated experience in SAP or similar large-scale ERP system (Oracle, etc.)
- Advanced Excel skills: Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, complex formulas
- Strong understanding of GAAP and SOX compliance
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a global team
- Experience working cross-functionally across multiple departments
- Excellent analytical, communication, and time management skills
- Proven long-term tenure in previous roles
- Experience managing high-value customer portfolios ($200MM+)
- Comfortable working in a high-volume environment requiring fast, autonomous decision-making