Specialist, Billing

Overview

This role involves managing billing operations combined with advanced revenue accounting under IFRS 15 and ASC 606 standards. Responsibilities include contract review, accounting for non-recurring charges (NRC) and recurring revenue, and performing full month-end close and reconciliation activities. The position ensures data integrity, billing accuracy, and strong internal controls, including audit support. It also focuses on process improvements, standardization, and automation across global revenue and billing processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end revenue accounting activities in accordance with IFRS 15, ASC 606, and applicable local GAAP.
• Implement and oversee billing operations to maximize accuracy, effectiveness, and compliance.
• Review and assess customer contracts to determine appropriate revenue recognition treatment.
• Account for 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.
• Conduct month-end and year-end revenue accounting activities, including accruals, deferrals, provisions, and revenue adjustments.
• Reconcile revenue-related balance sheet accounts and investigate variances.
• Validate billing transactions and revenue postings within billing and financial systems.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, corporate governance, and external reporting requirements.
• Audit data integrity and accuracy in 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.
• Collaborate with system design, finance, and IT teams to implement new features, enhancements, and automation.
• Drive implementation of new billing systems and integration of changes to existing platforms.
• Partner with Sales, Commercial Finance, Legal, Contract Management, and Operations teams to ensure accurate revenue treatment.
• Review new products, services, and commercial offerings for accounting and revenue recognition implications.
• Lead 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 billing, collection, and revenue-related issues raised by management.
• Provide monthly revenue and billing reporting packs for stakeholders and management.
• Process and review new and 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 issues and document system enhancement requests.
• Monitor and correct data inconsistencies impacting billing accuracy, revenue recognition, and financial reporting.
• Ensure timely and accurate system-wide reconciliations, revenue assurance checks, and audit controls.
• Perform analytical functions including management of large data sets to ensure revenue and billing accuracy.
• Assist with continuous process improvement projects related to revenue accounting controls, quality, efficiency, and automation.
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation, reconciliations, and explanations.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate revenue accounting risks while ensuring compliance with global standards and policies.

Requirements

• Strong financial acumen and commercial awareness.
• Expert knowledge of revenue recognition principles under IFRS 15 and/or ASC 606.
• Solid 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 strong understanding of financial and operational controls.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manipulate large data sets and compile detailed financial reports.
• Advanced reconciliation and variance analysis skills.
• Ability to interpret complex customer contracts, policies, financial, and legal documents.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent planning, organization, and time management abilities.
• Ability to prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Ability to multitask, work independently, and deliver high-quality results.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• 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.
• Proficiency with key financial, billing, and reporting systems.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and reporting skills.

Academic Qualifications & Certifications

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

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 collaborating 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 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.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to operate computer, peripherals, and other office equipment.
• Perform work during US business hours and time zones.

Work Conditions & Other Requirements

• Some travel required.
• Work remotely from a location with a stable internet connection.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $99,000.00 - $129,000.00 annually.
• Monthly stipend provided to cover remote work expenses and personal mobile device use.
• Eligibility for annual bonus based on individual and company performance.
• Paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Life and supplemental insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Flexible spending account.
• 401(k) retirement plan.

Location

Remote position requiring reliable internet connection and electricity. Work performed during US business hours and time zones.