Project Accountant - Billing - 18-Month Contract

Mwiah; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Equal employment opportunity

Job summary

AmerisourceBergen in Canada is hiring a Project Accountant - Billing for an 18-month contract. Under supervision, you will review financial transactions, prepare client invoices, monitor accounts receivable, and serve as the finance liaison for the assigned client portfolios.

You will interpret contract terms, set up codes, validate pricing, issue invoices with supporting documentation, and track approvals before release.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.
• Less than 2 years of billing support, contract administration, or related experience.
• Sage experience is an asset.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Interpret contract terms and configure billing in Sage.
• Establish client/project codes and billing setups.
• Validate pricing and update billing documentation.
• Prepare and issue client invoices with supporting documents.
• Monitor accounts receivable and resolve discrepancies.
• Collaborate with Program Management and clients on billing questions.
• Identify change orders for scope/pricing changes.
• Support aged invoices and dispute resolution.
• Maintain audit-ready records and documentation.
• Contribute to process improvements across Finance.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business related field

Tools

Sage

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

# ****Ce que vous ferez****This role is in support of Cencora’s patient and provider support and pharma commercialization services in Canada marketed through our Innomar Strategies business.Under supervision of the Team Lead, Client Services, this position will be responsible for reviewing financial transactions and reporting impact for client related activity, accurately preparing client invoices, working with business and client for billable reporting, monitoring accounts receivable and being the Finance liaison for the for the assigned Client portfolios.The successful candidate must be able to function independently as well as in a team environment. Individual and collective success depends on the ability to adapt to rapidly changing programs or project requirements.**Responsibilities:*** Interpret approved contract terms (pricing, deliverables, billing schedules, PO/budget limits) and configure commercial terms in Sage and supporting working documents to enable accurate billing and revenue recognition.* Establish and maintain client/project codes and related setup for assigned business units.* Validate contract pricing and update fee structures in billing documentation and processes as contract terms change.* Execute client billing activities accurately and on schedule, in accordance with contract terms and internal policies.* Prepare and issue client invoices with complete, accurate supporting documentation/back-up and coordinate internal review/approval prior to release as needed.* Maintain detailed billing files and tracking to ensure billings do not exceed approved budgets and/or purchase orders.* Recognize and record revenue/cost in accounting system in accordance with current revenue/cost recognition policies; ensure work is accurate, complete, and properly supported.* Monitor billings in progress, research discrepancies with business partners, and resolve or escalate issues with appropriate documentation.* Partner with Program Management and clients on invoice questions, approvals, contract updates, and other items that impact billing and revenue recognition.* Identify when contract scope or pricing changes require a change order; communicate needs and implications to business partners and clients.* Work with Program Management and clients to address aged outstanding invoices, support dispute resolution, and provide documentation to accelerate payment.* Maintain records of routine accounting transactions and ensure processes are documented, compliant, and appropriately controlled.* Maintain organized supporting documentation (emails, invoices, backups, approvals) aligned to audit and retention expectations.* Collaborate across Finance and business teams to improve billing and reporting processes (issue resolution, automation, streamlining, and change management documentation).* Support finance-wide process improvement initiatives and respond to ad hoc client requests, including internal/external audit support.* Perform other duties as assigned.**Education:*** Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience required.* Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint, etc.)* Prior experience in SAGE an asset.**Skills & Knowledge:*** Strong organizational skills and attention to detail* Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing* Ability to collaborate with different business partners and clients* Basic knowledge of accounting practices and principles* Strong interpersonal skills**Work Environment:**The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:**Physical & Mental Requirements**The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:* Sedentary physical activity requiring reaching, sifting, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, repetitive motions, talking and hearing.* Visual requirement is for close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.* 90% or more time is spent looking directly at a computer.* Associate is frequently required to stand, walk (or otherwise be mobile).* Ability to deal with stressful situations a**Work Experience:*** Less than 2 years of experience in billing support, contract administration, contract pricing, or a related field required.* Working knowledge of contracts administration.* Communicate effectively orally and in writing.* Work well in a team environment.* Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.* Strong analytical skills to quickly analyze data and situations.* Strong interpersonal skills.* Strong problem-solving skills to work through difficult tasks.* Perform tasks with high accuracy and thoroughness.* Sound decision-making to achieve goals.* Resourceful in pursuing and recommending new ideas and procedures.* Implement processes resulting in satisfactory audit practices.* Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.* Strong computer skills to operate effectively with company systems and programs.**Ce qu’AmerisourceBergen offre** Nous offrons une rémunération globale concurrentielle. Notre engagement envers nos associés comprend l’offre de programmes d’avantages sociaux complets, diversifiés et conçus pour répondre aux divers besoins de l’ensemble de nos associés. Grâce à notre présence mondiale et nos diverses unités commerciales, nous avons une approche équilibrée des avantages que nous offrons. De nombreux avantages sociaux sont payés par l’entreprise, tandis que d’autres sont offerts par les cotisations des associés. Les offres d’avantages sociaux spécifiques peuvent varier selon l’emplacement, le poste ou l’unité d’affaires.Temps Plein**Égalité d’accès à l’emploi**AmerisourceBergen s'engage à offrir des possibilités d'accès à l'emploi égales sans égard à l’origine ethnique, à la couleur, à la religion, au sexe, à l’orientation sexuelle, à l’identité de sexe, aux renseignements génétiques, à la nationalité, à l'âge, aux handicaps, au statut de vétéran ou à l’adhésion à toute autre classe protégée par la loi fédérale, d’État ou locale.# **Politique sur l’accessibilité***AmerisourceBergen a adopté des pratiques d’emploi justes et accessibles.* Sur demande, AmerisourceBergen offrira des mesures d’adaptation aux personnes handicapées durant les processus de recrutement, d’évaluation et d’embauche et tout au long de leur emploi.This posting is intended to fill an existing vacancy for our Project Accountant - Billing - 18-Month Contract role.