Accounting Professional

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Investigates and analyzes credit risks, completes credit and collection reports.

Job Description Summary

The Federal Government Vendor Collector is responsible for managing and collecting high value accounts receivable from U.S. federal government agencies. This role requires advanced knowledge of federal contracting, invoicing, and payment systems, as well as the ability to resolve complex payment delays while maintaining compliant and professional relationships with contracting officers, DFAS, and other federal payment offices. The position serves as a subject matter expert and may provide guidance to junior collectors.  Investigates and analyzes credit risks, completes credit and collection reports.

Job Description

* Resolves credit problems at all levels and monitors the collection of past-due accounts.

* Makes customer visits with sales to resolve disputed balances and credit issues.

* Minimizes bad debts by using root cause analysis.

* Identifies reasons for non-payment and recommends actions to be taken.

* Recommends credit extensions and/or legal action where necessary; maintains relationships with credit agencies.

* Works closely with managers to ensure awareness of any actions and/or problems affecting their relationship with the customers.

* Familiarity with Bill Of collections process, contract closeouts

* May make credit approval decisions within prescribed limits.

* Initiates a collection system to provide for the prompt identification of past due accounts.

Key Responsibilities

Federal Collections & Receivables Management

•                Own and actively manage a portfolio of federal government accounts, ensuring timely collection in accordance with contract terms, and federal payment regulations.

•                Lead collection efforts for aged, disputed, or high dollar federal receivables.

•                Interpret and apply contract clauses related to invoicing, acceptance, retainage, and payment timing.

•                Work with billing and contracts teams to ensure compliance with federal systems such as:

                                    WAWF / iRAPT, CEP, IPP, ECAT, IPPS / Treasury payment systems

•                Identify and correct invoicing errors that may delay federal payments.

Dispute Resolution & Stakeholder Coordination

•                Serve as the primary point of contact with federal contracting officers, payment offices, and auditors regarding payment status.

•                Research and resolve short payments, rejections, and delayed approvals.

•                Escalate issues appropriately while maintaining positive agency relationships.

Leadership & Process Improvement

•                Act as a subject matter expert on federal collections and payment processes.

•                Assist with developing or improving standard operating procedures for federal receivables management.

•                Strong working knowledge of:

                                    Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) concepts

                                    Federal invoicing and acceptance workflows

                                    Government payment cycles and approval hierarchies

•                Proven ability to manage complex collections independently and meet cash flow targets.

Core Competencies

•                Strong negotiation and diplomatic communication skills

•                High attention to detail and regulatory compliance

•                Analytical and problem-solving mindset

•                Professional judgment and confidentiality

Who we are: We are a team of more than 72,000 highly dedicated Healthineers in more than 70 countries. As a leader in medical technology, we constantly push the boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients, no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio is crucial for clinical decision-making and treatment pathways.

How we work: When you join Siemens Healthineers, you become one in a global team of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists, who believe in each individual’s potential to contribute with diverse ideas. We are from different backgrounds, cultures, religions, political and/or sexual orientations, and work together, to fight the world’s most threatening diseases and enable access to care, united by one purpose: to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

To find out more about Siemens Healthineers businesses, please visit our company page here.

The base pay range for this position is:

$81,800 - $112,475

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

If this is a commission eligible position the commission eligibility will be in accordance with the terms of the Company's plan. Commissions are based on individual performance and/or company performance.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan. life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time.

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