AR Invoicing Specialist - Accountant

Ciena India Private Ltd.; Gurugram District; In loco; INR 600.000 - 900.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Ciena Corporation is seeking an Accounts Receivable Billing Specialist in Gurugram to handle daily invoicing, contract-based billing terms, and AR reconciliations. The role requires coordinating with multiple departments and external accounting firms to ensure accurate customer invoices and compliance across regions.

Ideal candidates will have 2–4 years in A/R, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with Oracle R12.

Competenze

• 2-4 years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience in A/R analysis, reporting, and billing.
• Issue resolution and cash collection for US/Canada/EMEA/CALA/APAC regions.
• Strong communication and Microsoft Excel skills.
• Oracle R12 experience preferable.

Mansioni

• Daily invoicing to customers based on purchase orders and shipping reports.
• Review contract requirements related to billing and payment terms.
• Verify account discrepancies by collecting information from sales, customer service, and customers.
• Ensure invoices meet local government requirements with accounting teams.
• Maintain accurate Accounts Receivable records and deadlines.
• Assist in SOX compliance and related controls.
• Resolve escalated A/R issues and document processes for the team.
• Coordinate monthly transfers and summarize receivables for reporting.

Conoscenze

Strong communication

Microsoft Excel

Formazione

BCOM / BCOM (H)

Postgraduate degree

Strumenti

Oracle R12

Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.

How You Will Contribute:

The Accounts Receivable Billing Specialist will be responsible for a wide range of duties, including billing, invoicing, and customer support. The Accounts Receivable Billing Specialist will work across functions to ensure proper recording and processing for their billing sector. The Accounts Receivable Specialist will have knowledge of local billing requirements and work as a liaison with the applicable local Accounting firm to insure the accuracy of the customer invoice. This position requires heavy invoicing to shipment reconciliations and high regard for accuracy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Daily invoicing to customers based on customer purchase orders, shipping reports, receivable reports and contracts.
• Exposure to complex billing structures a must Daily communication with various departments internally as well as externally as it relates to billing Review customer contract requirements as they relate to billing and payment terms and insure customer invoices meet all requirements as stated in the contract.
• Verifies validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from sales, trade promotions, customer service departments, and from customers; Insure customer invoices meet any local government requirements by working closely with customer, sales team and /or local accounting firms.
• Ensure billing and invoicing are completed timely and deadlines are met Maintain highly accurate and complete Accounts Receivable records.
• Perform other relevant duties as requested by management Performs miscellaneous tasks and projects as assigned by Manager.
• Resolve escalated issues in the A/R department as priority Create documentation for new and or updated A/R processes and distribute throughout the team.
• Responsible for SOX compliances.
• Resolves collections by examining customer payment plans, payment history, credit line; coordinating contact with collections department.
• Summarizes receivables by maintaining invoice accounts; coordinating monthly transfer to accounts receivable account; verifying totals; preparing report.
• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.

Must Have:

• BCOM, BCOM (H), Postgraduate from reputed college.
• 2-4 years of relevant industry experience
• Previous experience in A/R analysis, reporting and Billing, Issue resolution and cash collection for US/Canada/EMEA/CALA/APAC regions.
• Strong communication and Microsoft Excel skills.
• Accounting knowledge and experience in Oracle R12 & Excel is preferable

Nice to have:

• Be self-directed, have excellent initiative and organizational skills Work in an environment that is fast paced and demanding

At Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard. Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination. Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.

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