AR GL Sr. Accountant

Ciena is committed to our people-first philosophy. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a personalized and flexible work environment that empowers an individual’s passions, growth, wellbeing and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.

Why Ciena:    

• We are big proponents of life-work integration and provide the flexibility and tools to make it a reality with remote work and potentially, part-time work. 

• We believe an inclusive, diverse and barrier-free work environment makes for empowered and committed employees. 
• We recognize the importance of well-being and offer programs and benefits to support and sustain the mental and physical health of our employees and their families and also offer a variety of paid family leave programs. 
• We are committed to employee development, offering tuition reimbursement and a variety of in-house learning and mentorship opportunities. 
• We know that financial security is important.  We offer competitive salaries and incentive programs, RSU’s (job level specific) and an employee share option purchase program. 
• We realize time away to recharge is non-negotiable.  We offer flexible paid time off! 

• Great work deserves recognition. We have a robust recognition program, with ongoing and enhanced awards for exemplary performance. 

How You Will Contribute:     

The Accounts Receivable GL Specialist will be responsible for a wide range of duties, including the Preparation of various Management & GL reports & reconciliations during Week / Month / Quarter Close.  

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• GL Accounting – Weekly Close & Month End Related Activities.
• Roll Forward, DSO Working & Bad Debts Allowance Activity.
• Preparation of Cash Forecast & release of Cash Dashboard.
• Responsible for the output of various accounting schedules at month end & otherwise.
• Responsible for the preparation of weekly and monthly AR balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Maintain and distribute various high-level reporting metrics to CIENA management.
• Review of Foreign currency transactions, translations, reviewing and assurance of the accuracy of exchange rates as they affect the financial statements.
• Responsible for analysis of shipping and billing transactions to various GL accounts and their Variances.
• Review of customer contracts and/or purchase orders as it relates to billing structure/payment terms/invoice delivery.
• Invoicing to customers based on customer purchase orders, shipping reports, receivable reports, and contracts.
• Understand contract billing terms as they relate to the analysis of the weekly billing reconciliations.
• Timely Reconciliation and resolutions of Issues to be sorted out internally & externally with IT / Projects Team.
• Identifying opportunities for improvement, and enhancement and assisting in the automation of processes wherever possible.
• Perform other relevant duties & miscellaneous tasks and projects as requested by management.
• Acts as a liaison for internal and external audit requests.
• Create documentation for new and/or updated assigned processes and distribute it throughout the team.
• Responsible for SOX compliances & assistance to Internal Auditors.
• Ensuring Accounting deadlines for the team are met according to published close schedules.
• Protects the organization's value by keeping information confidential.

What Does Ciena Expect of You?

• Initiative – you’re a self-starter who works with limited direction and is committed to delivering against aggressive deadlines.
• Agility – you are readily able to make key decisions and manage competing and ever-changing account priorities and largely driven by the software development process.

• Communication expertise – you have the ability to influence and tailor your message and ideas to the audience to ensure understanding and consensus.
• The flexibility to work independently and as part of a broader team – you thrive in a multi-disciplinary team environment, but are comfortable working independently as required.
• Relationship builder – with an ability to influence, you’re able to get work done through others.
• A commitment to innovation – you keeps abreast of the market and competitive developments and are always keen to formulate new ideas and problem solve.

The Must Haves:

• Minimum 7 to 10 years of relevant industry experience.
• CA, CFA, CPA, MBA, M.COM. from a reputed college.
• Previous experience in GL Reporting & GL Close of Global Regions & Issue resolution.
• Well versed with Microsoft Excel skills, Power BI & Looker.
• Accounting knowledge and experience in Oracle R12 & Fusion
• Work in an environment that is fast paced and demanding.
• Handle multiple demands with a sense of urgency, drive and energy.
• Relate to all levels of the company.

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