Specialist, Billing

Overview

This role combines billing operations with advanced revenue accounting under IFRS 15 / ASC 606, ensuring accurate and compliant revenue recognition. Responsibilities span contract review, NRC and recurring revenue accounting, and full month-end close and reconciliation activities. Strong analytical skills, system expertise, and close collaboration across Finance, Sales, IT, and other stakeholders are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end revenue accounting activities in accordance with IFRS 15, ASC 606, and applicable local GAAP requirements.
• Implement and oversee billing operations to maximize effectiveness, accuracy, and compliance with accounting standards.
• Review and assess customer contracts to determine appropriate revenue recognition treatment.
• Account for Non-Recurring Charges (NRC), recurring revenues, and multi-element arrangements.
• Ensure accurate identification and allocation of transaction prices across performance obligations.
• Prepare, maintain, and review revenue recognition schedules and supporting documentation.
• Perform month-end and year-end revenue accounting activities, including accruals, deferrals, provisions, and revenue adjustments.
• Reconcile revenue-related balance sheet accounts and investigate variances to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Validate billing transactions and revenue postings within billing and financial systems.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, corporate governance requirements, and external reporting obligations.
• Audit the integrity and accuracy of data entered into billing and financial systems.
• Monitor billing and revenue accounting systems and recommend process improvements.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of solutions for billing and revenue accounting issues.
• Work with system design, Finance, and IT teams to implement new features, system enhancements, and automation opportunities.
• Drive implementation of new billing systems and integration of changes to existing billing and revenue accounting platforms.
• Partner with Sales, Commercial Finance, Legal, Contract Management, and Operations teams to ensure accurate revenue treatment.
• Review new products, services, and commercial offerings to determine accounting and revenue recognition implications.
• Drive revenue streamlining initiatives to standardize, simplify, and automate revenue accounting processes globally.
• Prepare financial, statistical, and management reports, including revenue analytics and trend analysis.
• Investigate and analyze billing, collection, and revenue-related matters raised by management.
• Supply monthly revenue and billing reporting packs for relevant stakeholders and management teams.
• Process and review new billing files, failed billing files, and associated revenue impacts.
• Provide technical support to billing and finance teams and operate billing and revenue accounting systems.
• Coordinate with internal groups to resolve current issues and document billing and revenue accounting system enhancement requests.
• Monitor and correct data incongruences that could directly impact billing accuracy, revenue recognition, and financial reporting.
• Ensure system-wide reconciliations, revenue assurance checks, and audit controls are carried out accurately and on time.
• Perform analytical functions, including review and management of large data sets to ensure revenue and billing accuracy and compliance with internal controls.
• Assist with continuous process improvement projects related to revenue accounting controls, quality, efficiency, and automation opportunities.
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation, reconciliations, and explanations related to revenue accounting and billing processes.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate revenue accounting risks while ensuring compliance with global accounting standards and company policies.

Requirements

• Strong financial acumen and commercial awareness.
• Expert knowledge of revenue recognition principles under IFRS 15 and/or ASC 606.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial controls, and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of NRC accounting, recurring revenue models, and contract accounting concepts.
• Understanding of deferred revenue, accrued revenue, and performance obligation accounting.
• Process-oriented mindset with a strong understanding of financial and operational controls.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data and compile detailed financial reports.
• Advanced reconciliation and variance analysis skills.
• Ability to interpret complex customer contracts, policies, and financial and legal documents.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent planning, organization, and time management skills; ability to prioritize and meet demanding deadlines.
• Ability to multitask, work independently, and deliver high-quality results.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with high attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Demonstrates strong ethics and adherence to company values.
• Proactive approach with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Knowledge of billing operations, revenue assurance, and financial reporting concepts.
• Understanding of data mining, data management, and analysis techniques.
• Ability to utilize key financial, billing, and reporting systems effectively.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and reporting skills.

Academic Qualifications & Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CPA, CA or equivalent) preferred.

Required Experience

• Extensive experience in Revenue Accounting, Revenue Recognition, and Financial Reporting.
• Proven experience with NRC accounting, recurring revenue streams, and complex customer contract structures.
• Extensive experience applying IFRS 15, ASC 606, and/or other relevant accounting standards.
• Experience performing month-end close activities, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Experience supporting internal and external audits.
• Proven experience working with internal and external stakeholders across multiple business functions.
• Extensive experience auditing processes, financial information, and systems.
• Hands-on experience with billing applications, revenue accounting systems, and ERP platforms.
• Experience with ERP solutions such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite or equivalent.
• Advanced experience working with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Word.
• Strong SQL knowledge and experience analyzing large datasets.
• Experience driving process standardization, automation, and transformation initiatives.
• Experience working in multinational organizations and global finance environments.

Compensation & Benefits

• Remote position (requires reliable internet connection and electricity).
• Monthly stipend provided to cover expenses associated with working remotely and use of a personal mobile device, if applicable.
• Base salary (US): $99,000.00 - $129,000.00.
• Annual bonus eligibility for all regular full-time employees; payout dependent upon individual and company performance.
• Paid time-off.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Life and supplemental insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Flexible spending account.
• 401k retirement plan.

Location

• Remote work.
• Perform work during US business hours and time zones.
• Work requires stable internet connection.
• Some travel required.

Physical Requirements

• Operate computer, peripherals, and other office equipment.