Accountant, Billing & Revenue

This Accountant position is within the Americas Revenue and Receivables team, supporting end-to-end accounting operations for the Credit Ratings business. Responsibilities include contract management, invoicing, collections, and revenue recognition. The role involves collaborating with Business Development and India Financial Services teams, reviewing contracts, verifying billing information, supporting invoicing and collections, performing reconciliations, and contributing to monthly close processes and audits. It requires a minimum of 3 years of billing and accounting experience.

Must Have

• Collaborate with Business Development and India Financial Services teams for contract entry
• Review and analyze contracts for fees and revenue schedules
• Confirm complete documentation for contract submission
• Verify accuracy of customer billing information
• Support invoicing and assist with client billing/collection inquiries
• Research and resolve customer billing questions and disputes
• Perform reconciliations for billing accuracy
• Prepare reports for internal management and regulatory purposes
• Contribute to monthly close processes, including journal entries and accruals
• Assist with quarterly and year-end audits
• Serve as backup to Local Finance team and Finance Analysts
• Minimum 3 years of billing and accounting experience
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail
• Comfortable working under pressure, navigating ambiguity, and resolving issues independently

Good to Have

• Experience with Salesforce
• Experience with Blackline
• Experience with Tableau
• Experience with Oracle AR modules
• Experience with Oracle Contracts modules
• Experience with Oracle Cash Management modules

Perks & Benefits

• Hybrid work environment (4 days in-office/week)

The Role:

This position functions as a Gatekeeper/Accountant within the Americas Revenue and Receivables team, reporting to the Accounting Supervisor – Revenue & Receivables. This role supports end-to-end accounting operations for revenue and receivables of the Credit Ratings business including contract management, invoicing, collections, and revenue recognition.

This role is based in Toronto, and we are operating in a hybrid environment, where we are in-office 4 days/week.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Business Development and the India Financial Services teams to ensure timely and accurate entry of contract details into Salesforce and Oracle.
• Review and analyze contracts to determine appropriate fees and revenue schedules.
• Confirm all required documentation is complete for contract submission.
• Verify the accuracy of customer billing information within master data records.
• Support the invoicing process and assist with client billing and collection inquiries.
• Research and resolve customer billing questions and disputes.
• Perform reconciliations to ensure billing accuracy and completeness each period.
• Prepare reports for internal management and regulatory reporting purposes.
• Contribute to monthly close processes, including journal entries and accrual preparation.
• Assist with quarterly and year-end audits by preparing audit and tax documentation.
• Serve as a backup to the Local Finance team and Finance Analysts on Credit Ratings related items, as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, including supporting ongoing projects and budget/forecast initiatives.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of billing and accounting experience, ideally in a large, global organization.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel with the ability to work with large datasets.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Excellent communication skills with the capability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines, with strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable working under pressure, navigating ambiguity, and resolving issues independently.
• Experience with Salesforce, Blackline, Tableau, and Oracle AR, Contracts, and Cash Management modules is highly preferred