Finance Operations Specialist: AR, Billing & Cash

Pearson; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson is seeking an Advanced Associate - Finance Operations to support end-to-end finance functions across AR, cash application, banking, invoicing, and month-end close, with involvement across Americas, EMEA, and Asia. This role emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and effective communication with global stakeholders.

The role offers opportunities to drive process improvements, ensure timely financial processing, and contribute to a high-quality finance operation within a global company.

Qualifications

• MBA (Finance), B.Com, Inter CA, or CMA required.
• 3-5 years of experience in Finance Operations, Accounts Receivable, Billing, Cash Application, Banking Operations, or Shared Services.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle Financials.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and professional email communication.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Process and apply customer payments; investigate unapplied cash.
• Review aging reports; manage refunds, credits, and chargebacks.
• Generate invoices; support monthly billing and related reconciliations.
• Validate credit card transactions and payment validation.
• Prepare financial reports, accruals, and month-end close support.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and maintain compliance.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Cash Application

Billing & Invoicing

Banking Operations

Financial Reporting

Stakeholder Management

Professional Email Communication

Education

MBA (Finance)

B.Com

Inter CA

CMA

Tools

Oracle Financials

ERP Systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Pearson is seeking an Advanced Associate - Finance Operations to support end-to-end finance functions across AR, cash application, banking, invoicing, and month-end close, with involvement across Americas, EMEA, and Asia. This role emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and effective communication with global stakeholders.

The role offers opportunities to drive process improvements, ensure timely financial processing, and contribute to a high-quality finance operation within a global company.