Project Accountant - Billing

Cencora; Ontario; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cencora is seeking a Finance Liaison to join their team. This role involves managing client invoicing and accounts receivable, ensuring accurate billing and compliance with financial policies. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in accounting and advanced Excel skills, along with strong organizational and communication abilities. Cencora offers competitive compensation, benefits, and a supportive work environment focused on team members' well-being and growth.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Comprehensive wellness suite

Paid parental and caregiver leave

Professional development and mentorship

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting preferred.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel required.
• Billing and industry experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Produce client invoices and monitor accounts receivable.
• Collaborate with Program Management and clients on invoices.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance in billing activities.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

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

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

Primary Duties and Responsibilities :

• Interpret approved contract terms and build 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, monitor 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 in the billing system.
• Regularly monitor program billing rates and update as needed.
• Validate contract pricing in the billing system and update fee structures accordingly.
• Maintain records of routine accounting transactions, ensuring compliance and proper documentation.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and revenue recognition in Sage, following revenue policies and US GAAP.
• Address aged outstanding invoices with Program Management and clients.
• Build and maintain relationships with Business Unit teams, understanding their billing processes and communicating issues to Finance Management.
• Support process improvement initiatives within the Finance team.
• Establish and maintain client project codes related to Business Units.
• Prepare ad hoc requests, including audits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience and Educational Requirements :

• Bachelor's degree in accounting preferred.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Billing and industry experience is advantageous.
• Understanding of Patient Support Programs is preferred.
• Ability to collaborate across multiple teams.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience with SAGE is a plus.

Minimum Skills, Knowledge, and Ability Requirements :

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

What Cencora Offers

We provide competitive compensation, benefits, and resources to foster an inclusive culture and support our team members' purpose-driven lives. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and a comprehensive wellness suite addressing physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being. We also support working families with programs like backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health, paid parental and caregiver leave. We promote personal growth through training, professional development, mentorship, employee resource groups, volunteering, and more.

Cencora is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classes. We prohibit harassment and ensure all employment practices comply with non-discrimination laws. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the employment process. To request accommodations, contact us at 888.692.2272 or [e-mail]. Messages unrelated to accommodation requests will not be responded to.

Accessibility Policy

Cencora is dedicated to fair and accessible employment practices. We will accommodate individuals with disabilities during recruitment, assessment, hiring, and employment upon request.