Arizonaliverhealth

Arizonaliverhealth

AR Process Strategist

Chandler, AZ · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$70k-$85kDetected 1 day ago
Data VisualizationComplianceStakeholder ManagementNegotiationAccountingExcelQuickBooksProcess ImprovementRecruitingCadenceAR/VRClinical TrialsClinical ResearchResearchLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingGAAPAccounts Payable

About the role

  • This role combines hands-on execution with analytical and process improvement expertise to accelerate cash flow, minimize DSO, and improve aging outcomes.
  • Success in this role is measured by improved collection effectiveness, reduced AR balances, and enhanced efficiency and scalability across AR processes.

Responsibilities

  • The Accounts Receivable Process Strategist partners closely with the AR Research Manager to support end-to-end AR operations, drive collections performance, and reduce outstanding receivables.
  • The Strategist contributes to operational support, process optimization, automation initiatives, and reporting, while serving as a key backup to AR leadership.
  • Drive process improvements and support automation initiatives to streamline AR workflows, reduce manual effort, and enhance collections effectiveness
  • Identify root causes of delayed payments and implement corrective actions to improve billing accuracy, process efficiency, and cash flow performance
  • Execute and support end‑to‑end Accounts Receivable (AR) operations, including invoicing, cash application, collections, reconciliations, and dispute resolution to ensure timely cash conversion
  • Support month-end close activities, including reconciliations, reporting, and write-off management to ensure accurate financial results
  • Develop and analyze AR reporting and metrics (e.g., DSO, aging, collection rates) to identify risks, trends, and opportunities for performance improvement
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
  • Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Contracts, IT, and operational teams to resolve payment barriers and improve end-to-end revenue cycle efficiency
  • Lead proactive collections strategies, reducing AR aging and accelerating payment timelines through structured outreach, escalation, and follow‑up cadence

Requirements

  • Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required
  • Strong knowledge of the full AR lifecycle, including collections, dispute resolution, aging management, and cash application
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence outcomes and work effectively across teams
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fields
  • Shared company vehicles for required travel

Nice to have

  • Resolve complex, denied, or disputed receivables in alignment with contractual terms, ensuring accurate billing and minimized revenue leakage
  • Ensure compliance with financial policies, regulatory requirements, and audit standards, maintaining accurate documentation and standardized procedures
  • 3+ years of Clinical Research AR experience or 5+ years of AR/accounting experience, with demonstrated success improving collections performance and reducing AR aging/DSO
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel (e.g., PivotTables, Power Query) and experience with Power Automate and/or Power BI for reporting and process improvement
  • Experience driving process improvements, automation initiatives, or operational efficiencies within AR or finance functions

Compensation

  • $70,000 - $85,000 per year, depending on experience
  • Status: Full-time, Salary, Exempt

Benefits

  • Health, Dental, Vision (with HSA plans and employer contribution)
  • Short & Long Term Disability
  • Educational Assistance

Company info

  • Arizona Liver Health (ALH) is dedicated to driving high standards of care and advancing medical innovation through leading clinical trials, ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance, and generating high-quality clinical data. Our network of multiphase, multitherapeutic research, standard of care, and VEN Centers sites is staffed by skilled providers, research, clinic, pharmacy, and patient outreach professionals. ALH operates state-of-the-art facilities and programs to meet the evolving needs of clinical research and overall patient treatment.
  • Title: AR Process Strategist
  • Compensation: $70,000 - $85,000 per year, depending on experience
  • Status: Full-time, Salary, Exempt
  • Arizona Liver Health (ALH) is dedicated to driving high standards of care and advancing medical innovation through leading clinical trials, ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance, and generating high-quality clinical data.
  • Our network of multiphase, multitherapeutic research, standard of care, and VEN Centers sites is staffed by skilled providers, research, clinic, pharmacy, and patient outreach professionals.
  • ALH operates state-of-the-art facilities and programs to meet the evolving needs of clinical research and overall patient treatment.
  • Reports to: Research A/R Manager

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