Accounts Receivable Manager

Passionate about precision medicine and advancing the healthcare industry?

Recent advancements in underlying technology have finally made it possible for AI to impact clinical care in a meaningful way. Tempus' proprietary platform connects an entire ecosystem of real-world evidence to deliver real-time, actionable insights to physicians, providing critical information about the right treatments for the right patients, at the right time.

Tempus is looking for a hardworking, ambitious Accounts Receivable Manager to support its growing operations in Chicago. This position will play a key role in the day-to-day accounting functions and month-end close process. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Accounts Receivable Management

• Drive the direction of regular invoicing and collections functions of the organization and supervise all billing department operations
• Oversee daily workflow of billing department
• Review all customer payments via checks, credit cards, ACH’s and wires
• Review contracts, purchase orders, and statements of work to ensure invoicing is correct
• Collaborate with other departments to record and process invoices effectively
• Assist with preparation of cash management, collection reports, and forecasts
• Ensure that appropriate systems and internal controls are implemented and maintained
• Carry out audits of current procedures and processes, compose standard operating procedures, and discover billing operations areas to improve
• Assist in resolving customer inquiries regarding invoicing and payment process
• Review and analyze monthly accounts receivable reconciliations for all subsidiary companies
• Train, allocate work, and resolve issues among billing personnel
• Work under time constraints to meet specific timelines
• Perform miscellaneous accounting job-related functions as assigned
• Give report of all concerns and issues to the Senior Manager of Revenue for prompt necessary action

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of five years working in Accounting, Accounts Receivable, or Billing
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration
• Previous management experience
• Exceptional customer service skills; cooperative; strong team-player
• High level of self-motivation with the ability to manage priorities and work independently
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (vlookups and pivot tables)
• Pleasant, diplomatic manner and disposition in interacting with management, colleagues, and customers
• Poised and works well under pressure in a fast-paced changing environment
• Commitment to continuous improvement
• High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential issues
• Experience in healthcare or biotechnology a plus
• Experience with NetSuite, Sage Intacct, or other large ERP system a plus

This is a hybrid role - 3 days in-office and 2 days remote at your discretion