AF12P1 Accounting Analyst

CAS uses intuitive technology, unparalleled scientific content and unmatched human expertise to help companies create groundbreaking innovations that benefit the world. As the scientific information solutions division of the American Chemical Society, CAS manages the largest curated reservoir of scientific knowledge, and for 115 years, has helped innovators mine, assess and apply that information to keep businesses thriving. The CAS team is global, diverse, endlessly curious and strives to make scientific insights accessible to innovators worldwide.

CAS is currently seeking an Accounting Analyst. This position will be located in our headquarters in Columbus, Ohio.

Position Summary:

The Accounting Analyst reports to an Accounting Manager. This position is responsible for providing some or all the following responsibilities, as defined by the applicable Accounting Manager: ECC business system billing processes, respond to internal/external customer request, credit processing and quality assurance checks on ECC contracts/billings. The candidate in this position is highly skilled in billing and accounting knowledge and may provide oversight, review, or guidance to other staff in areas such as (a) accounts receivable and check receipts processing, (b) Sales/CAM Support, (c) CAS Customer Center, and general business system services.

Job Accountabilities:

• Monitor and respond to internal or external customer inquiries regarding invoicing requirements, questions, and issues received in the Billing Team mailboxes.
• Support multiple processes, quality checks and reporting related to the month-end and weekly billings and distribution of invoices.
• Research and analyze ECC (SAP) and/or usage management system records to resolve product billing, and other operational issues or invoicing data.
• Prepare billing invoice adjustment requests by researching, validating, and obtaining proper approval.
• Generate credit/debits for all products and manual orders/contracts upon receipt of approvals.
• Follows established procedures for reviewing invoice documents created on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis and ensures that all activities are subject to a quality assurance step.
• Complete quality assurance checks on ECC (SAP) contracts prior to billing.
• Generate and analyzes ECC (SAP) weekly/monthly reports and provides feedback to the supervisor to assist in ensuring compliance with production schedules and established procedures.
• Complete service credits as requested by CAS Customer Care through SalesForce.com.
• Complete action on SalesForce.com cases in the Billing Team queue.
• Maintain detailed and up to date documentation on areas of responsibility.
• Provide support in projects.

Qualifications:

• Some college or equivalent with minimum 3 years accounting/bookkeeping/billing experience required.
• Candidate must be detail oriented and willing to work additional hours as needed for projects and during month-end close.

CAS offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including a generous vacation plan, medical, dental, vision insurance plans, and employee savings and retirement plans. Candidates for this position must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future. EEO/Disabled/Veteran