Des Moines, Iowa, USA
36 days ago
Accounting Clerk

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.

Job Description

Eurofins Food Assurance provides food safety solutions including globally recognized, accredited auditing and certification; training; and consulting services - that are focused on process optimization, risk reduction, and brand reinforcement.  Services provide customized, strategic solutions designed specifically to solve industry challenges and promote informed, unbiased business decisions. Eurofins maintains an uncompromising commitment to quality and client service.

Key Position Responsibilities and Essential Duties:

Process incoming invoices from contractors and vendors for paymentCreate and send client invoices based on billable services and expensesUpdate and maintain sales files to facilitate weekly forecasts and end of month financial statement processingProcess client credit card paymentsMonitor aging receivables and conduct collections activities on past due accountsReview preliminary monthly financial statements with Financial Analyst for accuracyWork with Accounting staff on various issues including month end processing and audit support

Additional duties:

Enter client and/or vendor information into management systemWork with key clients who have their own invoice management portalsProvide payment and additional info (bank letters, DUNS number, Certificates of Insurance, etc) to clients, fill out vendor information formsReview unmatched payments with Accounts Receivables personnelOther duties as assigned

 

Knowledge Requirements/Basic Qualifications:

Accounting and Financial Principles – A solid working understanding of core accrual accounting principles, such as revenue and expense recognition timing, accrual of  expensesMS Office – competence in using Microsoft Office products such as Outlook, Sharepoint, Word, and advanced knowledge and experience using ExcelOrganization skills – exceptional attention to detail, excellent time management and ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectivelyCustomer service – Provide professional interactions with our customers when sending invoices, answering billing questions, or conducting collections activities

Qualifications

Knowledge Requirements/Basic Qualifications:

Accounting and Financial Principles – A solid working understanding of core accrual accounting principles, such as revenue and expense recognition timing, accrual of expensesMS Office – competence in using Microsoft Office products such as Outlook, SharePoint, Word, and advanced knowledge and experience using ExcelOrganization skills – exceptional attention to detail, excellent time management and ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectivelyCustomer service – Provide professional interactions with our customers when sending invoices, answering billing questions, or conducting collections activitiesHS Diploma; Associate degree in Accounting preferred.Minimum 1 year of experience in accounting or bookkeeping role.Strong understanding of accrual accounting and financial principles, organizational skills and time management, attention to detailStrong interpersonal skills that allow for moving comfortably in a business environment and to interface with all levels of customer and staffDetail oriented with documentationStrategic planningExcellent technical writing abilityWorks well under pressure and handles adverse situationsProblem solving abilityAuthorization to work in the United Stated indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Additional Information

Position is Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., with additional hours, as needed. 

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

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.

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