Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist

MCI USA; Washington; Sur place; USD 60 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

PTO

Holidays

401(k)

Medical/Dental/Vision

Disability insurance

Family-building benefits

EAP

Pet Insurance

Résumé du poste

MCI USA, an independent global marketing communications group, seeks a Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist to support accurate customer billing, cash application, and reliable financial reporting. This role partners with Finance, SBO, and business units to resolve billing matters and ensure strong controls.

The position offers opportunities for process improvement, cross-functional collaboration, and a path to contribute to a high-performing finance team in the US.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of related accounting experience including AR, billing, reconciliations, and month-end close support.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required; CPA or MBA preferred.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, accounting policies, internal controls, account reconciliations, and receivables management practices.
• Ability to communicate clearly, work cross-functionally, manage assigned workstreams, balance multiple priorities, meet deadlines.

Responsabilités

• Manage core Accounts Receivable activities, including customer invoicing, cash application, aging review, account monitoring, collections follow‑up, and resolution of billing or payment issues.
• Monitor aging trends, support timely billing and collection activity, elevate collection risks, and help drive resolution of past‑due balances and disputed items.
• Prepare reconciliations, supporting schedules, roll‑forwards, accrual support, variance analyses, and other documentation to support month‑end close, audits, and financial reporting.
• Support and facilitate monthly A/R reviews with finance leadership and SBO, presenting aging trends, collection status, risk areas, and recommended next steps.
• Maintain documentation and support adherence to internal controls, approval workflows, accounting policies, revenue recognition guidance, billing procedures, and audit requirements.
• Partner with division and business unit leaders to confirm accurate coding, improve billing workflows, resolve transaction questions, and provide responsive customer‑service‑oriented support.
• Identify process improvement opportunities to strengthen A/R operations, improve data quality, reduce aging balances, streamline reconciliations, and enhance management reporting.
• Provide subject‑matter support and knowledge sharing to Finance colleagues, contribute to a positive team culture, support special projects, prepare ad hoc reporting, and perform other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

CPA or MBA preferred

Outils

SAP

SAP Business ByDesign

Description du poste

We are an independent global marketing communications group with a human‑first approach. We connect strategy, creativity, technology and operations to help brands and organisations grow with purpose. Our global network supports more than 1,200 clients across 34 countries, backed by over 35 years of experience. Under the mci group umbrella, our agencies bring together world‑class talent in strategy, creative development, account leadership, technology, production and research to shape meaningful, lasting impact.

JOB OBJECTIVE

The Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist plays an important role in supporting accurate customer billing, timely cash application, effective receivables management, and reliable financial reporting for MCI USA. This position partners closely with Finance, SBO, business unit leaders, and customer-facing teams to resolve billing and collection matters, maintain strong documentation and controls, and support a smooth month‑end close process. This is a strong opportunity for a detail‑oriented accounting professional who enjoys problem‑solving, cross‑functional collaboration, process improvement, and contributing to a high‑performing Finance team.

COMPENSATION

$60,000-70,000 annually, based on relevant experience and skills.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage core Accounts Receivable activities, including customer invoicing, cash application, aging review, account monitoring, collections follow‑up, and resolution of billing or payment issues.
• Monitor aging trends, support timely billing and collection activity, elevate collection risks, and help drive resolution of past‑due balances and disputed items.
• Prepare reconciliations, supporting schedules, roll‑forwards, accrual support, variance analyses, and other documentation to support month‑end close, audits, and financial reporting.
• Support and facilitate monthly A/R reviews with finance leadership and SBO, presenting aging trends, collection status, risk areas, and recommended next steps.
• Maintain documentation and support adherence to internal controls, approval workflows, accounting policies, revenue recognition guidance, billing procedures, and audit requirements.
• Partner with division and business unit leaders to confirm accurate coding, improve billing workflows, resolve transaction questions, and provide responsive customer‑service‑oriented support.
• Identify process improvement opportunities to strengthen A/R operations, improve data quality, reduce aging balances, streamline reconciliations, and enhance management reporting.
• Provide subject‑matter support and knowledge sharing to Finance colleagues, contribute to a positive team culture, support special projects, prepare ad hoc reporting, and perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• 2-4 years of related accounting experience, with demonstrated experience in Accounts Receivable, billing, collections, reconciliations, financial schedules, variance research, and month‑end close support.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required; CPA or MBA preferred.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, accounting policies, internal controls, account reconciliations, and receivables management practices.
• Ability to communicate clearly, work cross‑functionally, manage assigned workstreams, balance multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and provide responsive support in a geographically dispersed, matrixed environment.
• Strong attention to detail, ownership, professional judgment, analytical thinking, and practical problem‑solving skills.

PROFESSIONAL AND LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrates accountability, sound judgment, accuracy, and commitment to high‑quality work.
• Builds collaborative, service‑oriented relationships across Finance, SBO, divisions, business units, and customer‑facing teams.
• Supports team effectiveness through proactive communication, knowledge sharing, coaching as applicable, and continued professional development.

Specific Technical Skills

• Microsoft Office suite proficiency, with advanced Excel skills required, including formulas, pivot tables, reconciliations, and analysis of large data sets.
• ERP platform experience required; SAP or SAP Business ByDesign experience preferred.
• Experience with high‑volume billing, customer invoicing, cash application, A/R aging analysis, collections tracking, and account reconciliations preferred.
• Experience using financial reporting tools or dashboards to analyze account activity, identify trends, and support management reporting preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Occasional Travel to DC Office for Team Meetings and Engagement Events

Benefits Summary

MCI USA offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees and their families, along with opportunities for professional growth and development.

• Paid time off (PTO)
• 9 paid company holidays, plus a paid company closure from Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus supplemental insurance options
• Employer‑paid group life insurance and short‑and‑long‑term disability coverage
• Employer‑paid family‑building benefits, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance discount program

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment with equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age or physical/mental ability. MCI USA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you need any accommodation during the application or interview process, please reach out to our Chief People Officer.

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