Billing & Accounts Receivable Specialist (1-year contract)

Cority is the global enterprise EHS software provider creating industry-leading technology to empower those who transform the way the world works.

For over 35 years, Cority has been powered by the spirit of innovation, deep domain expertise, and a commitment to integrity that enables higher levels of operational and sustainable performance with the most comprehensive, human-centered, and secure SaaS platform to help workers and businesses thrive in 100 countries around the world.

The company enjoys the industry’s highest levels of client satisfaction and has received many awards for its strong employee culture and outstanding business performance. To learn more, visit www.cority.com.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

At Cority, we keep abreast of the changing labour market to ensure that our employees are paid based fairly and equitably based on their skills, years of experience, education and functional experience. Employee health and well-being are at the core of what we do. Competitive health benefits, dental plans, fitness allowance, health care spending account, retirement savings plan, work from home, as well as subsidized internet provide employees and their families support and flexibility.

We pride ourselves on our values-driven, performance oriented, dynamic and growth focused culture. The leadership team strives to create a meaningful work experience for employees through challenging work projects and employee recognition. Our HR team ensures our employees have opportunities to get social through corporate volunteering and social happy hours both in office and virtually.

Job enrichment, employee development and career planning are our priority. Cority ensures that employees have their skills and certifications up-to-date with our annual training allowance. Internal Recruitment, Departmental Conferences, Group Training Programs, and High Talent Programs are some of the ways that we hone skills and grow talent within the company.

Cority Software Inc. is looking for an accounts receivable professional to join their team. This role reports to the Manager, Revenue Accounting. This is a 1-year maternity leave replacement contract.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the billing and collection activities
• Run and post daily Bill Runs for customer invoices
• Apply cash receipts received directly to the bank account or via external payment method to client account and prepare any related journal entries ( i.e., wire charges)
• Initiate and monitor high volume customer collection activities with high aptitude and drive, effectively communicating with customers to meet and exceed established collection targets
• Review debit and credit memos
• Ability to negotiate payment terms to reduce outstanding receivables and follow process to suspend delinquent accounts
• Review contracts to ensure proper pricing and terms are applied to subscriptions in Zuora
• Resolve invoice disputes and other billing inquiries from customers
• Prepare schedules to support external audit and internal team deliverables
• Perform accounts receivable analytics and trends for month end and quarterly reporting
• Identify and collaborate on solutions for accounts receivable process deficiencies and a streamlined process between the ERP and CRM
• Assist with special projects and ad hoc requests as needed

Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Pursuing CPA
• University business degree
• 1.5+ years of accounting and billing experience
• 1.5+ years of experience with high technology clients in the Software and/or SaaS space
• Critical thinker with a risk-based approach mindset and strong problem-solving skills
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
• Ability to build relationships across multiple functions and implement new processes
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and execute with accuracy and efficiency
• Experience with close processes, journal entry preparation, and account reconciliations

Systems Used

• In this role, we use a variety of systems. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in the following systems.
• Zuora (primary billings system)
• Salesforce
• Netsuite ERP
• OpenAir

Performance Evaluation

• The Billings & Accounts Receivable Specialist will be responsible for a variety of metrics, including:
• Minimizing Bad Debt(s)
• Reducing Credit Memo’s and re-bill work
• Reaching and Maintaining a reasonable average DSO (Days Sales Outstanding)
• Performance on ad hoc projects & tasks, as encountered during regular business activities

Cority is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Cority is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, age, disability or any other legally protected status. For applicants who would like to request for accommodation please send an email to [email protected].