{"id":1143336,"url":"https://alion.io/job/clario-accounts-receivable-collections-associate","title":"Accounts Receivable Collections Associate","company":{"id":8692,"name":"Clario","domain":"clario.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/clario","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":93,"open_postings":4,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.5,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":21,"computed_at":"2026-09-23T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Finance","role_family":"Finance","seniority":"junior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Budapest, Hungary","Hungary"],"countries":["HU"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":15000,"max_usd":39000,"period":"year","method":"global_role_cell_scaled_by_country","sample_n":1058},"experience_years_min":2,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Excel","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-23T13:29:54Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-23","last_verified_at":"2026-09-23T17:14:12Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":0,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":0},"description":"Join Clario, a part of Thermo Fisher Scientific and help drive the delivery of high-quality financial operations that support clinical research around the world. As an Accounts Receivable Collections Associate, you will play a critical role in managing customer portfolios, resolving payment challenges, and improving cash collection performance while maintaining strong customer relationships. Working closely with Finance, Contracts, Operations, and external stakeholders, you will leverage analytical thinking, proactive communication, and problem-solving skills to support financial health, operational efficiency, and business success.\nWhat We Offer\nCompetitive compensation and incentives.\nPrivate medical coverage and MetLife protection.\nSZÉP Card and telework reimbursement.\nEngaging employee events and hybrid technology support.\nWhat You'll Be Doing\nManage assigned accounts receivable portfolios and proactively monitor aging reports to identify delinquent accounts and emerging collection risks.\nAnalyze portfolio performance and develop effective collection strategies that improve cash flow and reduce outstanding balances.\nInvestigate and resolve invoice disputes, payment delays, and account discrepancies by collaborating with customers and internal stakeholders.\nNegotiate payment arrangements, settlement strategies, and account resolutions while balancing business objectives and customer relationships.\nRecommend appropriate actions for escalated accounts, including payment plans, account adjustments, or third-party collection referrals.\nMaintain complete and accurate documentation of collection activities, communications, decisions, and account status updates.\nReconcile customer accounts and resolve complex account discrepancies through detailed analysis and stakeholder collaboration.\nPrepare portfolio performance reports and identify trends, risks, and opportunities to improve collections effectiveness.\nSupport forecasting and financial planning activities by providing accurate collections insights and performance metrics.\nCollaborate with Finance, Operations, Contracts, and Commercial teams to resolve account issues and improve collections outcomes.\nContribute to process improvement initiatives by identifying workflow inefficiencies and recommending operational enhancements.\nSupport the development and implementation of departmental policies, procedures, and best practices.\nServe as a resource for internal stakeholders by providing guidance on collections processes, account management, and system functionality.\nParticipate in cross-functional meetings and initiatives to address systemic issues impacting accounts receivable performance.\nMaintain compliance with company policies, financial controls, audit requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.\nWhat We Look For\nBachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.\n2 to 4 years of experience in accounts receivable, collections, billing, credit management, or related financial operations.\nExperience managing customer portfolios and influencing successful collection outcomes.\nDemonstrated ability to resolve escalated account issues and develop practical, business-focused solutions.\nStrong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data, identify trends, and support decision-making.\nExcellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.\nStrong verbal and written communication skills, including experience negotiating with customers and internal stakeholders.\nAdvanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, formulas, reporting, and data analysis.\nExperience working with ERP systems, financial systems, and accounts receivable platforms preferred.\nStrong problem-solving skills with the ability to exercise judgment and discretion when resolving account issues.\nAbility to build productive relationships and collaborate effectively across departments and functions.\nAdaptability and resilience in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.\nCustomer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality service and business results.\nAt Clario, a part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, our purpose is to transform lives by unlocking better evidence. It’s a cause that unites and inspires us. It’s why we come to work and how we empower our people to make a positive impact every day. Whether you're advancing clinical science, building innovative technology, or supporting our global teams, your work helps bring life-changing therapies to patients faster.","description_format":"text","description_chars":4574,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":2,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Debt Collection","Clinical Research","CRO & CDMO Services","Medical Imaging"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-23T13:29:54Z"}],"liveness":{"score":86,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":1,"age_days":0,"expected_fill_days":21,"reasons":["conf:1","win:early","comp:junior"],"computed_at":"2026-09-23T18:58:44Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/clario-accounts-receivable-collections-associate","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/clario-accounts-receivable-collections-associate.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-23T18:58:44Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers"}}