Account Receivable / Accounts Payable Manager (Houston, Texas)

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

The AR/AP Manager is responsible for ensuring all collection activities as well as supervise AP activities to ensure compliance with company policies and internal controls.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage a staff of 4 individuals within the AR/AP functions.
• Participate in the decision making and application of CN / DN transactions to normalize/correct customers balance as needed.
• Participate directly on all collection efforts required for customers with past due balance.
• Leading regular meetings with Sales team to discuss collection issues and drive collaboration between AR and Sales teams to effectively find solutions.
• Maintain and improve AP internal controls and streamline processes to ensure timely requisitions in the system (COUPA) as well as payment to vendors.
• Be a valued business partner to Sales and Operations teams assisting with problem solving and root cause analysis as needed to improve performance. 

Number of Direct Reports: 4 (approximate)

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or the equivalent 
• Minimum 3 years of experience managing a team in accounting 
• Proficient in all MS Office programs
• Ability to supervise others
• Team player with collaborative attitude – enjoys building relationships
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast
• paced environment
•  Get Paid software experience preferred but not required
• Extensive research capabilities and attention to detail
• Organized and assertive with ability to prioritize
• Ability to analyze problems and effect solutions
• Strong phone presence and ability to speak with customers at all levels.

Additional Information

What we Offer:

• Excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

To learn more about Eurofins, please explore our website www.eurofinsus.com.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
 
Eurofins Environment Testing Businesses in the US are routinely engaged in Federal Contracts. Federal Government vaccination mandates may apply to staff working in these businesses. Successful applicants may be required to confirm vaccination status or demonstrate eligibility for medical or religious exemptions prior to commencing employment.  In addition, certain positions require travel for which vaccination is required in accordance with Eurofins policy.

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
 
Eurofins Environment Testing Businesses in the US are routinely engaged in Federal Contracts. Federal Government vaccination mandates may appl