Accounts Receivable and Cash Applications Analyst
Facebook's mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. Through our family of apps and services, we're building a different kind of company that connects billions of people around the world, gives them ways to share what matters most to them, and helps bring people closer together. Whether we're creating new products or helping a small business expand its reach, people at Facebook are builders at heart. Our global teams are constantly iterating, solving problems, and working together to empower people around the world to build community and connect in meaningful ways. Together, we can help people build stronger communities — we're just getting started.
The Facebook Finance team is looking to fill the role of the Accounts Receivable and Cash Applications Analyst in its financial operations center in Austin, TX. The ideal candidate will be a top academic performer with a number of years’ experience in a high tech global organization and specifically in the area of Accounts Receivables and Cash Applications. The successful candidate must have an understanding of complex accounting processes and be a driven, high energy, customer service-focused individual that can perform consistent successful outcomes with internal and external customers at all levels. Additionally, the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment is key to success, with self-motivation, analytic aptitude, and exceptional multitasking ability as key skill-sets needed. In this role, you will be expected to problem solve, recommend solutions and exercise superior business judgment, while interfacing with internal and external organizations with the ultimate goal of ensuring timeliness in a fast-paced and dynamically changing environment.
Responsibilities
Help to lead the Accounts Receivables support queue and all invoicing and billing support functions into external Clients and internals customers
Manage daily cash receipt application and monthly cash account reconciliation
Research complex accounting errors or billing discrepancies ensuring accurate accounting, system functions and compliance with applicable controls
Some collections support will be required – necessitating direct portfolio performance management and review of Accounts Receivable aging analysis, cash receipt forecasting, Collection aging management, Accounts Receivable Reserves, and other special projects
Assist in the audit process, ensuring own areas of responsibilities are in congruence with GAAP, SOX and Facebook policies
Train/monitor/help to manage with Facebook’s vendor teams in all areas relating to Cash Applications and Account Receivable management
Partner with International Finance counterparts ensuring that efficient Order-to-Cash processes are aligned globally
Effectively manage all Accounts Receivable and/or Collections-related escalations, from internal support team and externally-facing with Agencies and/or Advertisers
Drive process improvements and automation in the area of accounts receivables and cash applications
Provide education and training to internal & external clients on related items
Actively participate in month, quarter and year-end closes activities and assist with the quarterly and annual audits
Minimum Qualifications
B.S/B.A in Accounting or Finance related field
4+ years of cash applications and/or accounts receivable
Experience supporting multinational Sales team
Project management experience
Experience with Salesforce, CRM and Oracle 11i Financials or other ERP solutions
Planning, analytical, interpersonal and communication experience
Experience with working with outsourced vendors
Computer experience, including experience in Excel & PowerPoint
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with customer support in the online advertising space and Collections experience
Experience working with or in support of diverse communities