Accounts Receivable Specialist
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30+ days ago
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Job Summary
Ballard Power Systems Inc. is a global leader in fuel cell technology providing clean energy fuel cell products that enable optimized power systems for a range of applications. Ballard is an international public company traded on both the NASDAQ and TSX.
Ballard has an opportunity for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to be a key member of its Finance Team assisting in its accounts receivable and sales invoicing function at the corporate head office in Burnaby. This is a temporary position covering a maternity leave. The position reports to the Manager Corporate Reporting and has the following responsibilities and requirements:
Responsibilities:
Ballard has an opportunity for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to be a key member of its Finance Team assisting in its accounts receivable and sales invoicing function at the corporate head office in Burnaby. This is a temporary position covering a maternity leave. The position reports to the Manager Corporate Reporting and has the following responsibilities and requirements:
Responsibilities:
- Own and manage the full accounts receivable cycle including invoice preparation customer risk assessment and collections for the Corporate head office and wholly owned subsidiaries
- Coordinate and liaise with Sales & Marketing and appropriate departments to ensure accuracy and timeliness of invoicing understand the invoicing terms in contracts and distribute invoices and customer statements to the customers
- Oversee and manage the accounts receivable functions processes and reports in different regions
- Manage current accounts receivable aging reports with up-to-date collection information and support cash management activities
- Organize communication for past-due invoices emails schedules and processes tailored to different customer segments
- Prepare monthly account reconciliations including accounts receivable and record any resulting journal entries as required
- Perform other period-end close procedures as assigned
- Ensure internal controls for responsible areas are performed in compliance with Sarbanes Oxley (SOX)
- Assist with preparing supporting receivable schedules for quarterly and annual consolidated financial statement note disclosures and other publicly disclosed documents as required
- Complete detailed variance analysis of accounts receivable related accounts as assigned
- Support Corporate Reporting and Tax with financial analysis of receivable balances
- Identify process improvements/streamline accounts receivable and sales invoicing reports
- Assist with compiling financial information in support of financial tax and government audits
- Opportunities to work on special projects as needed
Requirements:
The ideal candidate must be able to adapt in a dynamic fast-paced environment without sacrificing quality and accuracy. Strong organizational and communication skills will round out the successful candidate as well as a foundation in basic accounting concepts.
- 5 years of directly related experience
- Working accounting knowledge is preferred with an ability to apply accounting concepts to processes and daily transactions
- Experience in credit terms collections and credit risk assessments
- Strong software skills (Oracle ERP including Accounts Receivable modules preferred) and Microsoft suite of products required
- Advanced Excel skills required
- Meticulous and detail oriented
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to build strong inter-departmental relationships
- Ability to adapt and problem solve effectively within the scope of the role
- Team player and customer service oriented
- Proactive and takes ownership in cash management and collection
The salary range for this role ($60000 - $75000) reflects the scope of the position and final placement within the range will be determined based on a candidates experience qualifications and internal equity considerations.
Our Values
Listen & Deliver Quality. Always. Inspire Excellence Row Together Own It
Ballard values diversity in the workplace and is committed to Employment Equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates.
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About Company
Ballard Power is the leading global provider of innovative clean energy fuel cell solutions that offer superior performance at a reduced operating cost.
