A/R Collections Specialist

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science, enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. With annual revenues of $10 billion, we have more than 30,000 employees and serve over 350,000 customers within pharmaceutical and biotech companies, hospitals and clinical diagnostic labs, universities, research institutions and government agencies, as well as environmental and industrial process control settings. Serving customers through two premier brands, Thermo Scientific and Fisher Scientific, we help solve analytical challenges from routine testing to complex research and discovery. Thermo Scientific offers customers a complete range of high-end analytical instruments as well as laboratory equipment, software, services, consumables and reagents to enable integrated laboratory workflow solutions. Fisher Scientific provides a complete portfolio of laboratory equipment, chemicals, supplies and services used in healthcare, scientific research, safety and education. Together, we offer the most convenient purchasing options to customers and continuously advance our technologies to accelerate the pace of scientific discovery, enhance value for customers and fuel growth for shareholders and employees alike. All of our employees share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement. Our ability to grow year after year is driven by our ability to attract, develop and retain world-class people who will thrive in our environment and share in our desire to improve mankind by enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. If you share in our values and if you're looking for an employer who is strongly committed to developing talent and rewarding achievement, come grow with us at Thermo Fisher Scientific. Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Job Description A/R Collections Specialist POSTION SUMMARY The Accounts Receviable Collection Specialist is responsible for reporting accounts receivable, managing the balance and collecting past due amounts.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Report accounts receivable and supply internal customers with details regarding customer balances and collections • Collect payments from customers • Work with internal personel and customers to resolve invoicing/payment disputes • Reduce delinquency and improve DSO • Maintain policy and procedures – including SOX compliance MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS • 2-4 years of business to business collections or related experience • Prior invoicing & cash application a plusKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES • Maintains excellent verbal and written communication skills • Relationship building with Thermo business units • Problem definition and analytical problem-solving skills • Accuracy and strong attention to detail • Ability to work independently • Work closely with management on special projects • Proficient in Microsoft ExcelPRE-EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND CHECK AND DRUG SCREENING REQUIRED Education: High School/GEDJob Level: Experienced