About this Sr. Accounts Receivable Accountant role at Outset Medical
Company Overview
Join us for an enriching journey with Outset, a trailblazing medical device company that is revolutionizing the field of dialysis. Our focus is to create one high performing team, obsessed with progress, in an atmosphere that is brimming with transformative opportunities. The heart of our mission is pioneering a groundbreaking technology that redefines the landscape of dialysis, streamlining complexity and cost, because patients deserve “better” now, not some day.
At Outset we’re revolutionizing an industry and changing lives. We’re impacting what the future of dialysis looks like by creating a first-of-its-kind technology in order to reduce the cost and complexity of dialysis. FDA cleared for use across care settings, from the hospital to the clinic to the home, the Tablo® Hemodialysis System harnesses modern technology for a new holistic approach to dialysis care. We’re giving providers time back to focus on patient care. And we’re giving patients the power to take control of their life and get back to enjoying the things they love.
Position Overview:
The Sr. Accounts Receivable Accountant is primarily responsible for performing billing and collections functions for Outset Medical. The Senior AR Accountant shall be focused on Continues Process Improvement for the AR function and strive to enhance the process as per business needs and growth. The Accountant is a hands-on and detailed oriented and shall work cross functionally with IT, Customer Services, Commercial teams and Customers towards achieving the Company goals.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:
- Review customer contracts to ensure billings are created in accordance with contract terms.
- Create and maintain billing and collection forecast and schedules. Attain all information pertaining to billing and manage the AR Aging report for daily billing and collection efforts
- Generate invoices and apply collected cash to close out invoices on a daily basis
- Resolve customer’s billing issues by partnering with the Customer Service and Sales teams to facilitate collection efforts
- Facilitate payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders and contacting customers
- Making outbound collection calls in a professional manner while keeping and improving customer relations
- Provide timely follow-up on payment arrangements
- Identify issues attributing to account delinquency and discuss them with management
- Partner with the Customer Service team to process, set up, and maintain customer accounts
- Establish process on credit reviews using Duns & Bradstreet reports
- Assist in preparation and filing of sales and use tax returns, and other statutory requirements
- Assist with month-end close including journal entries and account reconciliations
- Analyze AR processes and recommend business process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency of the AR processes.
- Lead, as a SME, in business process improvement and system enhancement projects as needed.
- Assist with projects as needed
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- 5+ years of accounting experience, including Accounts Receivable (AR) or related accounting functions.
- Experience working with ERP systems (QAD preferred).
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Strong Accounts Receivable and General Ledger experience.
- Strong understanding of SOX-compliant internal controls.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
- Excellent communication, analytical, problem-solving, and dispute resolution skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated ability to be a solutions-oriented team player.
Preferred / Desirable Qualifications
- Master’s degree or MBA.
- Experience supporting Sales Operations.
- Experience in the medical device or other regulated manufacturing industry.
Company Culture
At Outset, we believe every person matters. Every Outsetter, every patient, every caregiver. Because we are here to create a revolution, and we believe in doing that by innovating everywhere with intelligent speed. Our team expects nothing less than our best display of strengths and skills, and we find joy in working together for a common goal. At Outset, we believe that curiosity, ingenuity and conviction in the power of technology will transform the lives of dialysis patients and providers.
We are fueled by the opportunity to give people their lives back. And we believe that it begins with YOU, our future Outsetter. At Outset, we’ve designed a professional world that our employees are honored and impassioned to belong to, one that offers challenge, the ability to collaborate with great people, and opportunities to build skill and expertise in a fulfilling career.
An opportunity at Outset Medical won’t just be about finding a job. Our culture revolves around the principles of moving farther, faster, together, so working here feels like a masterclass in peak performance, for individuals and teams.
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Important Notice
We have been made aware of fraudulent activities where individuals are impersonating our company and offering fake job opportunities. Please note, Outset Medical will never request payment or gift cards during the hiring process, nor will we ask you to purchase your own equipment. Anyone reaching out to you with an email address ending in @outsetmedical.cc, is not a legitimate Outset representative. For legitimate opportunities, always apply directly through our official careers page. If you are unsure about the authenticity of a communication, contact us immediately at peopleops@outsetmedical.com.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Outset Medical is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, age, or any other protected status set forth in federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization.
