Financial Analyst / Billing

Company: Covance
Location: Madison
Posted on: February 15, 2020

Job Description:

Get ready to redefine what s possible and discover your extraordinary potential at Covance. Here, you ll have the opportunity to personally advan healthcare and make a difference in peoples lives with your bold ideas and unique point of view. With the support of exceptional people from across the globe and an energized purpose, you ll be empowered to own your career journey with mentoring, training and personalized development planning. Covance is hiring a Financial Analyst - Billing to join our dynamic team! * Provide Signature Client Service with external customers by maintaining and inputting accurate financial information into the financial system regarding the revenue, payment or other pertinent invoicing information per the contract * Maintain a high level of client confidentiality * Ensure all financial information is updated timely and accurately, meeting all deadlines * Interaction with internal counterparts from around the company to provide Signature Client Service internally in the preparation of project related financial information * Participates in process improvement initiatives intended to improve global delivery of invoicing and revenue recognition within Early Development * Work cross-functionally within the Client Experience teams to resolve changes or modifications to studies which may affect the revenue recognition or invoicing process * Develop a working knowledge of the differences between Covance business units and is able to apply that knowledge to issue proper revenue and invoicing methods globally * Ensure Sarbanes Oxley compliance from the revenue and invoicing perspective * Participate in Sarbanes Oxley basic testing or basic data gathering as needed * Follow up on outstanding invoicing issues for resolution to meet internal and external deadlines and to minimize business and legal risk * Create and/or Maintain client accrual or invoice tracking spreadsheets as requested by internal and external clients to meet deadlines * Assist management and subject matter expert (SME) in maintaining globally harmonized invoicing and revenue processes and relationships within the global Client Experience Teams * Perform accurate maintenance of PeopleSoft (e.g. timely and accurate data entry) * Provide accurate updates on all outstanding documents to Management on a weekly basis or as otherwise required through required systems or tracking mechanisms * Assist in training of new employees * Other duties as assigned Education/Qualifications: BBA/BS degree in Business or Accounting Experience * 1 year business experience within Finance; can be substituted with business related internship or with BBA/BS degree in Business or Accounting * Adhere to a pro-active approach, with the ability to problem solve, and interact professionally with internal and external clients in order to meet everyone s needs in an effective and timely manner * Demonstrate ability to plan, multi-task and prioritize * Demonstrate teamwork, communication and organizational skills * Proficient in Excel and Word (intermediate level) * Problem solving skills * Excellent customer service skills, attention to detail and ability to be persistent while maintaining tact * Proven ability to work independently * Experience and comfort in a high volume, fast paced environment is essential Covance is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer: As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

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