Accounts Receivable Associate

ICON plc is a world‑leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.

Accounts Receivable Associate

Ireland, Dublin

Fixed Term Contract

Responsibility for set up and processing contracts, invoicing clients in compliance with contracts, for both fees and rechargeable costs, while adhering to company deadlines. Ensure transactions comply with applicable financial policies and procedures. Request further information from internal/external customers on an as needed basis. Provide prompt and courteous response to issues raised by internal and external stakeholders. Resolve invoice discrepancies and issues in a timely manner. Assist in month end closing as well as with audit requests. Participate in continuous improvement.

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• Prepare, verify and carry out invoicing via electronic processing and reporting activities according to specific deadlines for assigned portfolio of accounts.
  
• Manage client relationships.
  
• Reconciliation of accounts.
  
• Managing Icon’s Accounts Receivable ledger.
  
• Ensuring timely payments from studies’ sponsors and clients.
  
• Managing unallocated cash.
  
• Reconciling accounts.
  
• Resolving account queries and disputes.
  
• Keep up to date with progression of contracts with respect to invoicing units and rechargeable costs.
  
• Close interaction with Revenue team to ensure timely billing and investigate discrepancies on assigned clients.
  
• Liaison with Project Managers on fees and rechargeable costs.
  
• Investigate and resolve customer queries.
  
• Setting up and maintenance of contract files.
  
• Ad‑hoc projects as required.
  

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• Minimum leaving certificate or equivalent secondary school education.
  
• Academic accounting studies an advantage.
  
• Minimum 2 years of directly related professional experience.
  
• Computer literate, most importantly Excel, Oracle an advantage.
  
• Demonstrate knowledge of revenue billing practices and proficiency in data entry.
  
• Knowledge of general accounting principles.
  
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy skills with the ability to organise and multi‑task.
  
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and prioritise work.
  
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with strong customer service.
  
• Demonstrate solid problem‑solving and analytical skills.
  

Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That’s why we’re committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture – one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development.

At ICON, our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and competitive total reward package that comprises not only an excellent level of base pay, but also a wide range of variable pay and recognition programmes. In addition, our best‑in‑class employee benefits, supportive policies and wellbeing initiatives are tailored to support you and your family at all stages of your career – both now, and into the future.

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• Various annual leave entitlements.
  
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
  
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximise savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
  
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24‑hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well‑being.
  
• Life assurance.
  
• Flexible country‑specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others.
  

Visit our careers site ( ) to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

ICON, including subsidiaries, is an equal‑opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here ( ).

Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.

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