Project Accountant - Billing

Cencora, Inc.; Ontario; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in health services seeks a Finance Billing Associate to manage client invoices and accounts receivable. The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and SAGE. Join a team dedicated to creating healthier futures with comprehensive benefits and support for personal development.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Wellness Programs

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting preferred.
• Prior billing and industry experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Produce client invoices and monitor accounts receivable.
• Ensure billing activities are completed accurately and on time.
• Collaborate with Program Management and clients on invoices.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAGE

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!

Position Summary :

Under supervision of the Team Lead, Service Billing Finance, this position will be responsible for accurately producing client invoices, monitoring accounts receivable, and serving as the Finance liaison for the assigned portfolio.

The successful candidate must be able to function independently as well as in a team environment. Success depends on the ability to adapt to rapidly changing programs or project requirements.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities :

• Interpret approved contract terms and conditions, and incorporate commercial terms into the system to ensure accurate billing and revenue recognition.
• Ensure billing activities are completed accurately and on time.
• Prepare client invoices and backups promptly and accurately.
• Maintain detailed client billing files, ensure billings do not exceed approved budgets, and communicate the need for change orders.
• Collaborate with Program Management and clients on invoices, change orders, and approvals.
• Manage work in progress and resolve discrepancies within the billing system.
• Regularly monitor program billing rates as required.
• Validate contract pricing in the billing system and update fee structures as appropriate.
• Maintain records of routine accounting transactions, ensuring proper documentation, compliance, and control.
• Ensure work is accurate, complete, and revenue is recognized and booked in Sage, in accordance with current revenue recognition policies and US GAAP.
• Work with Program Management and clients on aged outstanding invoices.
• Proactively manage relationships with Business Unit teams, understanding their billing processes and communicating issues to Finance Management.
• Support finance team-wide process improvement initiatives.
• Establish and maintain client project codes related to respective Business Units.
• Prepare ad hoc client requests, including for internal and external audits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience and Educational Requirements :

• Bachelor's degree in accounting preferred.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Prior billing and industry experience is an asset.
• Understanding of Patient Support Programs preferred.
• Ability to work with multiple teams across the organization.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Prior experience with SAGE is an asset.

Minimum Skills, Knowledge, and Ability Requirements :

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Basic knowledge of accounting practices and principles.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

What Cencora Offers

We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that foster an inclusive culture and support our team members’ purpose-driven lives. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and a comprehensive suite of wellness programs addressing physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being. Support for working families includes backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. We also offer training programs, professional development, mentorship, employee resource groups, volunteer opportunities, and more.

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or membership in any protected class. Harassment is prohibited, and all employment-related processes comply with equal opportunity principles. Reasonable accommodations are provided during the employment process; to request accommodations, contact 888.692.2272 or email [emailprotected] . Messages unrelated to accommodation requests will not be returned.

Accessibility Policy

Cencora is committed to fair and accessible employment practices, accommodating individuals with disabilities during recruitment, assessment, hiring, and employment.