Staff Accountant

Available Locations: Lisbon, Portugal
About the team:
The Order-to-Cash AR Accountant processes all facets of Cloudflare's
worldwide Billing and Accounts Receivable (A/R) functions. This role
facilitates prompt, correct, and complete billing, collection, and cash
application of Cloudflare receivables to support preparation of accurate
financial statements, compliance with customer contracts, and optimization of
cash flow. Additionally, this position participates in certain regulatory
compliance activities including sales tax assessment and reporting, and
unclaimed property remittance.
What You'll Do
Direct preparation and issuance of customer invoices to ensure prompt and
accurate billing in compliance with contract terms.
Oversee response to billing and A/R inquiries in a manner that cultivates a
culture of exemplary customer service both internal and external.
Support Order-to-Cash Accounting team by running credit checks and monitoring
credit worthiness of new and existing customers.
Participate in month-end close processes associated with Accounts Receivable to
support timely and accurate preparation and delivery of financial statements.
Facilitate cash receipt and application processes to ensure prompt and accurate
deposit of all funds and application to customer accounts.
Execute process for managing and refunding customer credit balances in a timely
manner, partnering with Accounts Payable to escalate or resolve any A/R related
unclaimed property issues.
Oversee maintenance of customer account information within Billing System(s) to
ensure up-to-date address, terms, tax, and contact information.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on various systems projects including
selection, implementation, and upgrades to A/R and Billing systems.
Execute policies and procedures for Billing and A/R, driving toward
implementation of best practices and business process improvements.
Support overall organization's SOX compliance requirements through adherence to
key controls and timely completion of reporting.
Experience

• Bachelor's degree required, with emphasis in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in Billing and A/R functions in a high volume
  environment.
• Exposure to international operations preferred.
• Experience participating in system evaluation and implementation preferred.
• Demonstrated effective written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
  at all levels of the organization.
• Creative problem solving skills coupled with good judgment.
• Effective communication skills, verbal and written, in order to research, prepare
  and present information to Management, as well as effective communication
  skills with co-workers.
• Critical thinking and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, provide leadership, and take initiative
  under minimal supervision.
• Advanced Microsoft office skills.
• Comfort in a fast paced work environment, with multiple concurrent projects and
  priorities.
• Ability to plan, execute and deliver on projects in a timely manner; plus the
  ability to multitask on varying projects and initiatives.
• Very high attention to detail; organized and thorough with a desire for
  continuous improvement.
• Stellar work ethic.
• CPA/CA a plus.