Accounts Receivable Clerk

About Us

OriGene Technologies Inc. is a thriving, reputable, and women-led life science company located in Rockville, MD, guided by a team with a combined 25+ years of experience in the industry. Founded in 1996, OriGene has grown to have a national and global presence. Originally created with the goal of being “Your Gene Company,” we have expanded our initiatives to become the premier source for genomic and proteomic tools to accelerate scientific breakthroughs and novel diagnostics. We provide high-quality products that contribute to scientific advancements and are proud to support researchers worldwide.

OriGene values a diverse and engaged workforce, fostering professional growth through learning, development, and mentorship. Our leaders are committed to supporting employees’ career aspirations, whether through certifications or hands-on experience, as we believe this is key to the company’s continued success.

Responsibilities

• Consistently monitor the Pending Finance Approval List.
• Upload invoices to the supplier portal promptly.
• Process credit card payments promptly.
• Process lockbox, remote, and bank wire deposits daily.
• Perform collections on delinquent customer accounts (US and International).
• Organize and maintain up-to-date financial records (e.g., aging of receivables).
• Participate in bi-monthly AR Collections Meetings.
• Maintain and enter AP contact information for new and existing customers.
• Aid in maintaining tax exemption form collection for customers and update taxable status for customers.
• Sort and distribute incoming mail.
• Assist in month-end closing and with other projects as needed.
• Perform other duties as designated by the Staff Accountant or Controller.
• Develop a knowledge base for billing by analyzing customer contracts and payment arrangements.
• Prepare and distribute customer invoices.
• Open mail, sort, scan, and distribute, as needed.
• Record local deposits, lockbox deposits, and other electronic transactions in the accounts receivable system.
• Research customer discrepancies and past-due amounts with the assistance of the Staff Accountant and other staff.
• Issue credits to customers, as needed.
• Pursue the collection of unpaid customer balances, when appropriate.
• Create reports regarding the status of customer accounts.
• Ensure proper retention and organization of records.

Requirements

• Associate Degree (AA) required; Accounting/Finance or other related field from an accredited institution preferred.
• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in accounts receivable or another role involving AR.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of corporate tax laws.
• Ability to handle deadline pressure, focus on multiple tasks simultaneously, and prioritize work assignments.
• Ability to work additional hours during peak times.
• Must work independently and complete duties and projects with minimum supervision.
• Keen eye for detail.
• Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel) and accounting software.
• An analytical mind with problem-solving aptitude.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, while managing competing tasks, deadlines, requirements, and decisions.
• Ability to thrive in a high-growth organization.
• Strong interpersonal, relationship-building, and communication skills.
• Passion for professional growth, team mentality, creativity, and a positive “can-do”/”yes” spirit.

Benefits

• Medical (prescription drug coverage and access to a comprehensive HealthJoy service), dental, and vision benefits.
• HSA/FSA (including dependent care) programs.
• Life/ADD, Short and Long-term Disability, and Employee Assistance Programs fully covered by OriGene.
• 401k with up to 6% employer matching.
• 15 personal days, 11 holidays, and two floating holidays annually.
• Hybrid work capabilities for qualifying roles.