Accounts Receivable Specialist

Octus

Octus is a leading global provider of credit intelligence, data, and analytics. Since 2013, tens of thousands of professionals across hedge fund, investment banking, management consulting, and law firm verticals have come to rely on Octus to make better, faster, and more confident decisions in pace with the fast-moving credit markets.
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Working at Octus

Octus hires growth-minded innovators and trailblazers across the globe to drive our business and culture. Our core values – Action Oriented, Customer First Mindset, Effective Team Players, and Driven to Excel – define an organizational ethos that’s as high-performing as it is human. Among other perks, Octus employees enjoy competitive health benefits, matched 401k and pension plans, PTO, generous parental leave, gym subsidies, educational reimbursements for career development, recognition programs, pet-friendly offices (US only), and much more. 

Role

Octus provides breaking news and market-moving intelligence along with cutting-edge technology and data for hedge funds, investment banks and law firms. We are changing the way that professionals access opaque and complex information, and we are always looking for bright minds to join us on that mission.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and collect accounts receivable by contacting clients
• Strengthen and grow relationships with clients by communicating with customers regarding past due amounts
• Communicate discrepancies to management and identify slow-paying customers  
• Perform daily cash activities, including the recording of bank deposits and posting of cash to client sub-ledger
• Manage inflow of sales contracts from Salesforce into the accounting system
• Prepare and deliver a high volume of client invoices including applicable sales taxes across multiple global entities/currencies
• Ensure client contact and billing information is accurate across all systems
• Ensure client documentation provided adheres to company policy
• Prepare analytical and ratio analysis relevant to accounts receivable to understand how collections efforts are progressing
• Assist in streamlining the accounts receivable process by identifying areas for improvement 
• Support timely completion of month-end close activities including posting other cash activity
• Support external auditors and specialists as necessary

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• 2 to 4 years of accounts receivable or bookkeeping experience
• Strong attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work and think independently, but also a team player with strong communication skills
• Experience with Salesforce and Sage Intacct or a general ledger software is a plus
• Strong Microsoft Office (especially Excel) skills a must
• Experience in the SaaS industry

At Octus, we consider a range of factors in connection with compensation decisions, including experience, skills, location, and our business needs and limitations. As a result, compensation may vary within and across similar roles and positions. Please note that the salary range information below is a good faith estimate for this position and actual compensation for any individual may fall outside this range if warranted by the circumstances applicable to that individual. If we identify a role that would be suitable for a broader range of skills and experience such that we would consider hiring at multiple levels then the range listed below may reflect that breadth.

The base salary range estimate for this position is $75,000-$85,000. 

The actual compensation will be at Octus’ sole discretion and will be determined by the aforementioned and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for additional commission-based compensation.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Octus is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse work environment where all individuals are valued, respected, and treated fairly. We believe that diversity enriches our workplace and enhances our ability to innovate and succeed.