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Accounts Payable & Account Receivable Specialist

Ardena
Franklin, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 2/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/14/2025

Introduction to Ardena

As a leading Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), Ardena partners with pharmaceutical companies of all sizes—from emerging biotech to global industry leaders—united by the mission to help biopharma innovators navigate drug development with precision, quality, and speed, bringing their molecules from discovery to the clinic and market. Our fully integrated services span drug substance and drug product development, manufacturing, nanomedicine, clinical logistics, bioanalytical services, state research, fill & finish, and CMC regulatory support.

With a rapidly growing international footprint, Ardena is home to over 750 professionals across six strategic locations—Belgium (Ghent), the Netherlands (Oss and Assen), Sweden (Södertälje), Spain (Pamplona), and Somerset, New Jersey (the US). Our open and transparent culture is built on collaboration, ownership, and innovation, guided by our We CARE values. We foster a communicative environment where mutual respect, accountability, and excellence empower our team.

We are looking for skilled and motivated professionals eager to grow their careers in an exciting and fast-paced environment. Whether you’re an experienced expert or just starting out, Ardena provides a dynamic workplace where you can contribute to meaningful drug development projects, expand your knowledge, and be part of a global team committed to making a difference. As an international organization, we help you navigate a career path that expands your possibilities beyond borders, opening doors to personal and professional growth without limits. Your potential to grow is limitless with us.

If you are ready to take on new opportunities, work alongside industry experts, and contribute to the future of medicine, Ardena is the place for you.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

YOUR ROLE

The analyst is expected to review supplier invoices, complete appropriate checks for business approval and / or PO match and enter the invoice details to ERP system.

The analyst is expected to complete Accounts Receivable collections activities – including working with the internal Project Management team, effectively communicate with customers on open disputes with intention of getting cash collected timely.

The analyst is expected to complete Cash Management activities - collecting and managing cash flows from the operating, investing, and financing activities of the company.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounts Payable

  • Ensure timely and compliant processing of supplier invoices, including matching, correcting indexing, and coding invoices. Accurate input of invoice data is critical to the success of this position.
  • Manage payment controls and ensure all supplier payments are accurate and comply with company policies
  • Proactive follow up with PO requestors and site team to complete PO receipts (matching).
  • Work with external agencies / suppliers to ensure that internal process needs and customer expectations are met. Effective response to supplier inquiries is critical to success in this position.

Accounts Receivable

  • Proactively collect invoices and pursue timely follow up
  • Utilize various collections strategies effectively to collect from all types of customers and impact DSO targets.
  • Resolve disputes from customers by working with Finance and Project Management teams so that disputes do not continue, invalid chargebacks are paid back, and valid disputes are created accurately (Including coding and commenting on all accounts)
  • Work with project management, customer service, and business development teams to resolve on-hand disputes timely and accurately.
  • Cash Management

  • Management of Daily Cash Transactions
  • Perform reconciliations of the accounts as necessary
  • Perform daily cash reconciliation activities for company.
  • Support Finance Director and Finance Team with additional projects as requested
  • Perform reconciliations of the accounts as necessary
  • YOUR PROFILE

  • High school diploma or equivalent (GED) is required
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field is a plus.
  • 3 year B2B collections experience (Pharma industry experience a plus)
  • 2 years of full-cycle AR experience including collection experience
  • Minimum 5 years of full-cycle AP experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Applications including Excel, Word, Outlook
  • Experience with Accounts Receivable related systems to include collections workflows, dispute management systems, automated cash applications, and web billing platforms.
  • ERP experience with JD Edwards system knowledge strongly preferred
  • ERP experience with Microsoft Business Central.
  • WHAT WE OFFER

    At Ardena, we recognize that our people drive our success. We offer :

  • A competitive salary with a tailor-made benefits package, including : medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment
  • Paid Time Off
  • A dynamic, global work environment with career growth opportunities
  • Access to Ardena Academy, our internal learning platform for professional development
  • A chance to contribute to groundbreaking drug development projects that make a real impact
  • HOW TO APPLY

    Ready to start your career path with Ardena? Click the application button and join us in shaping the future of drug development!

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