Job Description
As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.
How You Will Contribute
The Accounts Receivable Billing Specialist will be responsible for a wide range of duties, including billing, invoicing, and customer support. The Accounts Receivable Billing Specialist will work across functions to ensure proper recording and processing for their billing sector. The Accounts Receivable Specialist will have knowledge of local billing requirements and work as a liaison with the applicable local Accounting firm to insure the accuracy of the customer invoice. This position requires heavy invoicing to shipment reconciliations and high regard for accuracy.
Key Responsibilities
Daily invoicing to customers based on customer purchase orders, shipping reports, receivable reports and contracts.
Exposure to complex billing structures a must
Daily communication with various departments internally as well as externally as it relates to billing Review customer contract requirements as they relate to billing and payment terms and insure customer invoices meet all requirements as stated in the contract.
Verifies validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from sales, trade promotions, customer service departments, and from customers;
Insure customer invoices meet any local government requirements by working closely with customer, sales team and /or local accounting firms.
Ensure billing and invoicing are completed timely and deadlines are met
Maintain highly accurate and complete Accounts Receivable records.
Perform other relevant duties as requested by management
Performs miscellaneous tasks and projects as assigned by Manager.
Resolve escalated issues in the A/R department as priority
Create documentation for new and or updated A/R processes and distribute throughout the team.
Responsible for SOX compliances.
Resolves collections by examining customer payment plans, payment history, credit line; coordinating contact with collections department.
Summarizes receivables by maintaining invoice accounts; coordinating monthly transfer to accounts receivable account; verifying totals; preparing report.
Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
How You Will Contribute
The Accounts Receivable Billing Specialist will be responsible for a wide range of duties, including billing, invoicing, and customer support. The Accounts Receivable Billing Specialist will work across functions to ensure proper recording and processing for their billing sector. The Accounts Receivable Specialist will have knowledge of local billing requirements and work as a liaison with the applicable local Accounting firm to insure the accuracy of the customer invoice. This position requires heavy invoicing to shipment reconciliations and high regard for accuracy.
Key Responsibilities
Daily invoicing to customers based on customer purchase orders, shipping reports, receivable reports and contracts.
Exposure to complex billing structures a must
Daily communication with various departments internally as well as externally as it relates to billing Review customer contract requirements as they relate to billing and payment terms and insure customer invoices meet all requirements as stated in the contract.
Verifies validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from sales, trade promotions, customer service departments, and from customers;
Insure customer invoices meet any local government requirements by working closely with customer, sales team and /or local accounting firms.
Ensure billing and invoicing are completed timely and deadlines are met
Maintain highly accurate and complete Accounts Receivable records.
Perform other relevant duties as requested by management
Performs miscellaneous tasks and projects as assigned by Manager.
Resolve escalated issues in the A/R department as priority
Create documentation for new and or updated A/R processes and distribute throughout the team.
Responsible for SOX compliances.
Resolves collections by examining customer payment plans, payment history, credit line; coordinating contact with collections department.
Summarizes receivables by maintaining invoice accounts; coordinating monthly transfer to accounts receivable account; verifying totals; preparing report.
Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Financial Analyst position is now open for candidates interested in the Finance sector. This role in Gurgaon offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Finance is a plus.