Accounts Receivable Lead

Affirm; Canada; Remote; CAD 78,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking an Accounts Receivable Lead to drive efficiency and accuracy within the AR team. This role involves managing invoice processing, customer refunds, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Accounts Receivable, strong analytical and leadership skills, and a passion for continuous improvement. Join a forward-thinking organization that values its employees and offers competitive benefits, including comprehensive health coverage and flexible spending options. This position supports a remote-first work environment, allowing for flexibility in your work location.

Benefits

Health care coverage

Flexible Spending Wallets

Competitive vacation and holiday schedules

Employee stock purchase plan

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Accounts Receivable experience in a growing company.
• Strong analytical and leadership skills to support the team.

Responsibilities

• Manage timely processing of invoices and customer refunds.
• Work cross-functionally to streamline AR processes and implement automation.

Skills

Accounts Receivable Management

Analytical Skills

Leadership Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Process Improvement

Job description

Affirm is reinventing credit to make it more honest and friendly, giving consumers the flexibility to buy now and pay later without any hidden fees or compounding interest.

Accounts Receivable (AR) is a growing sub-team within the Accounting Operations Team. The Accounting Operations team is responsible for Travel & Expense, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable.

The Accounts Receivable Department is responsible for the billing process for our Virtual Card Network (VCN), Brand Sponsored Program (BSP), and Affirm card merchants, as well as processing customer and merchant refunds.

The AR Lead will be a key player in setting objectives for the AR Team that align with the Accounting Operations department goals and be responsible for managing all aspects of the AR Department, including managing the AR staff and overseeing primary responsibilities within each area. The AR Lead is responsible for managing timely month end close activities and ensuring accurate financial records.

What You'll Do

Manage timely processing of invoices for our merchants and affiliate partners and review invoices for accuracy

Manage cash applications and billing adjustments, as well as maintain an accurate AR aging

Manage timely processing of customer refunds

Work closely with CSMs to inquire about merchant deal sensitivities, obtain escalation contacts, and potentially learn other helpful information about the merchant

Work cross functionally to streamline processes and implement automation as it relates to AR

Prepare and review journal entries, reconcile GL account balances, and analyze variances in accordance with the Accounting Department’s close schedule

Create and manage metrics and KPIs, process documentation, and drive process improvements

Perform SOX walkthroughs to ensure no deficiency in SOX compliance

Provide SOX/Audit related PBCs as requested by request due dates

Prepare and distribute ad-hoc reporting to upper management

What We Look For

5+ years of related Accounts Receivable (AR) experience, preferably working within a rapidly growing company

Ability to clearly and concisely communicate both written and verbally with exceptional interpersonal skills

Ability to work extremely well cross functionally

Excellent leadership skills to support your team on a daily basis

Ability to demonstrate strong analytical skills

You are curious and love to find new ways of improving processes

You are passionate about Affirm and its mission

Base Pay Grade - H

Equity Grade - 3

Employees new to Affirm typically come in at the start of the pay range. Affirm focuses on providing a simple and transparent pay structure which is based on a variety of factors, including location, experience and job-related skills.

Base pay is part of a total compensation package that may include monthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spending, and benefits (including 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents). In addition, the employees may be eligible for equity rewards offered by Affirm Holdings, Inc. (parent company).

CAN base pay range per year: $78,000 - $118,000

Affirm is proud to be a remote-first company! The majority of our roles are remote and you can work almost anywhere within the country of employment. Affirmers in proximal roles have the flexibility to work remotely, but will occasionally be required to work out of their assigned Affirm office. A limited number of roles remain office-based due to the nature of their job responsibilities.

We’re extremely proud to offer competitive benefits that are anchored to our core value of people come first. Some key highlights of our benefits package include:

• Health care coverage - Affirm covers all premiums for all levels of coverage for you and your dependents
• Flexible Spending Wallets - generous stipends for spending on Technology, Food, various Lifestyle needs, and family forming expenses
• Time off - competitive vacation and holiday schedules allowing you to take time off to rest and recharge
• ESPP - An employee stock purchase plan enabling you to buy shares of Affirm at a discount

We believe It’s On Us to provide an inclusive interview experience for all, including people with disabilities. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to candidates in need of individualized support during the hiring process.

[For U.S. positions that could be performed in Los Angeles or San Francisco] Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Affirm will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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