Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist
Ballard Power Systems
Date: 11 hours ago
City: Vancouver, BC
Contract type: Full time
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.
Responsibilities
Ballard has an opportunity for a Senior 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. The position reports to the Manager, Corporate Reporting and has the following responsibilities and 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.
As a Ballard employee, we want you to feel valued and appreciated for your efforts. That’s why we offer a competitive benefits package in addition to a performance-driven compensation philosophy. From bonuses to benefits, our people work hard, and we believe they should be rewarded for it. We care about career growth and development. We believe in work-life balance with tons of flexibility and rewarding benefits.
Extended health and dental benefits and employee assistance program
Paid time off
Retirement plan matching
Onsite fitness facility & yoga classes
Extensive learning opportunities, catalogue of development course offerings
People networks and mentorship programs (to name a few)
Note: The incentive programs, benefits, and perks have specific eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these incentive programs, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.
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
Responsibilities
Ballard has an opportunity for a Senior 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. The position reports to the Manager, Corporate Reporting and has the following responsibilities and requirements:
- 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
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 to 8 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 and Credit Management 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
As a Ballard employee, we want you to feel valued and appreciated for your efforts. That’s why we offer a competitive benefits package in addition to a performance-driven compensation philosophy. From bonuses to benefits, our people work hard, and we believe they should be rewarded for it. We care about career growth and development. We believe in work-life balance with tons of flexibility and rewarding benefits.
Extended health and dental benefits and employee assistance program
Paid time off
Retirement plan matching
Onsite fitness facility & yoga classes
Extensive learning opportunities, catalogue of development course offerings
People networks and mentorship programs (to name a few)
Note: The incentive programs, benefits, and perks have specific eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these incentive programs, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.
- Due to the high volume of applications received, only those shortlisted will be contacted.
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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