Associate Accountant

Are you a detail-oriented finance professional eager to grow your career in a dynamic, international environment? We’re looking for an Associate Accountant to support our accounts receivable operations, ensure compliance with company policies, and contribute to the overall financial health of the organization. If you're ready to make an impact while developing your expertise in a collaborative and forward-thinking team, we’d love to hear from you!
 

What we offer

• Competitive Compensation

• Attractive Benefits (security, flexibility, support and well-being)

• Engaging Employee Programs

• Remote/Hybrid Working

• OTP Szép Card
   

What You’ll be doing

Billing and Invoicing

• Set up customer accounts, review contracts and budgets, and manage billing data to ensure accurate invoice creation and distribution.

• Investigate and resolve discrepancies, coordinate pass-through expenses, and maintain contract budgets in the billing system.

• Create and oversee customized billing solutions for high-priority accounts, exercising discretion for adjustments and escalated issues.

• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and timely reporting for multiple service lines.

Collections

• Monitor accounts receivable aging to identify and address delinquent accounts, including direct client follow-ups.

• Lead client negotiations to resolve disputes, establish payment plans, and recommend actions such as write-offs or third-party collections.

• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve escalated issues and implement strategies to improve collections performance.
   

Reporting and Reconciliation

• Reconcile customer accounts to ensure billing accuracy and provide actionable insights through detailed financial reports.

• Analyze trends to recommend and implement strategies for improving AR efficiency and compliance.

• Support departmental improvements by identifying process gaps, sharing best practices, and contributing to system enhancements.

• Collaborate with leadership to design policies and procedures that align with business objectives and compliance requirements.

• Represent the AR team in cross-departmental meetings to support process alignment and issue resolution.

• Provide ad hoc analyses and support for escalated client or organizational requests.

• Maintain compliance with company policies, perform project reconciliations, and participate in special initiatives as needed.

• Develop and deliver reports for senior leadership, addressing trends, risks, and opportunities for improving AR performance.

• Resolve complex reconciliation issues across intercompany accounts and ensure ledger accuracy.

What we look for

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business Administration, or equivalent experience in a related field.

• Minimum 3+ years of accounting experience focused on invoicing and contract review.

• Direct experience in accounts receivable and collections preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word required.

• Pleasant and professional phone manner.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Ability to work independently and in a team setting, with flexibility to adjust to changing priorities.

• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving with the ability to identify trends and propose impactful solutions.

• Proven ability to resolve escalated issues and influence policy improvements in accounts receivable processes.

At Clario, we put people first, always. We are united and driven by patients, committed to making a difference, and we are always looking for the best talent to help us transform lives. We value the contribution each of our people brings. It’s only through our people that we can continue to innovate technology that will shape the future of clinical trials.