Who We Are

The Center for Creative Leadership (CCL) is a top-ranked global provider of leadership development, training, and solutions servicing a global customer base. From team-builders and problem solvers to creative thinkers and transformational visionaries, our people are the drivers behind our business. At CCL, you'll have an opportunity to contribute to our mission of building better leaders and a better world. You will feel challenged and inspired while collaborating with a global team of thought leaders, practitioners, researchers, and partners. We share a collective passion for contributing to our clients' success, helping our teammates and colleagues grow and making a real difference in the lives of people around the globe.

General Summary:

Coordinate and supports client billing process for multiple lines of business with complex invoicing requirements. Provides cross functional collaboration with key lines of business within CCL and client base. Reviews client contracts, validates client billing instructions and billable expense reports. Collaborate with Strategic Business Partners, Project Managers, Financial Analysts, and Operation Associates to resolve discrepancies. Maintains and reconciles general ledger accounts. Support month-end close and year-end audit.

This individual will also be called upon to assist the Accounts Receivable Supervisor on a variety of projects and activities.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Accounts Receivable:

• Responsible for reviewing, validating, and invoicing 60+ million of annual revenue.
• Collaborate with Sales and Operations teams to support high profile clients with complex invoicing requirements.
• Perform detailed review of client contracts to ensure compliance with invoicing requirements.
• Interface closely with client team to investigate and resolve discrepancies between client contracts and billing instructions.
• Responsible for reviewing employee and independent contractor expense reports to ensure compliance with CCL travel policy and client billable expense policy.
• Ensure the timeliness and accuracy of all applicable revenue transactions including accruals, deferred revenue, and credit memos.
• Work closely with Collection Specialist to research and resolve collection issues.
• Assist managers with reconciliation, collection and financial analysis as needed.
• Provide support for Finance key initiatives including transition to new financial institution.

Month-end and Year-end Responsibilities

• Perform month-end closing activities including revenue recognition, GL account analyses and journal entries in accordance with established deadlines.
• Perform year-end functions to include the reclassification of unpaid invoices.
• Analysis, reconciliation, and reporting of key balance sheet accounts including deferred revenue accounts, billable expense accounts and unbilled revenue accounts.
• Assist with year-end audit and work closely with auditors to compile requested documentation.

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• An associate degree in accounting is required. BA/BS in Accounting or related field is preferred. 3 - 5 years of experience or comparable combination of education and experience.
• Thorough knowledge of general accounting methods, principles and practices and the ability to apply this knowledge in situations where procedures are not well defined.
• Intermediate to advanced MS Office skills.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations where limited standardization exists with minimal assistance.
• Effective, professional verbal and written communication skills for interaction with employees, financial institutions, and clients.
• Ability to collaborate with all different levels of the organization to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Ability to focus on details and perform functions with accuracy. Must have experience working with computerized accounting systems such as SAP and MS Dynamics.
• Contributes to team efforts by accomplishing related results in a cooperative and supportive manner. Supports team environment through assisting and training co-workers to attain overall departmental goals.

Pay and Benefits

• The hiring range for this role starts at $56,500. Offer will be commensurate with relevant qualifications and professional experience
• 403(b) Savings Plan with employer contribution
• Medical insurance
• Telemedicine
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employee and family assistance program
• Various voluntary options for additional plans or coverage levels