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As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging. Were a technology company that leads with our humanitydriving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact. At Ciena, the Accounts Receivable Billing Specialist plays an important role in ensuring accurate billing, invoicing, and accounts receivable operations across multiple regions. This position helps maintain compliance with customer, contractual, and local regulatory requirements while supporting timely revenue processes. The role contributes to operational accuracy through detailed invoice validation, reconciliation, and cross functional collaboration. How you will make an impact: Process daily customer invoicing using purchase orders, shipping reports, receivable reports, and contracts. Review customer contracts and validate invoices against billing and payment term requirements. Reconcile invoicing activity with shipment records to ensure billing accuracy. Investigate and resolve account discrepancies by coordinating with internal teams and customers. Coordinate with customers, sales teams, and local accounting firms to meet local invoicing requirements. Maintain accurate accounts receivable records and prepare receivables reporting activities. Develop and distribute documentation for new or updated accounts receivable processes. The must haves: Education: BCom, BCom (H) OR Postgraduate qualification from a reputed college. Experience: 2+ years of relevant industry experience. Previous experience in accounts receivable analysis, reporting, billing, issue resolution, and cash collection for US, Canada, EMEA, CALA, and APAC regions. Application of Microsoft Excel in billing, reporting, and accounts receivable activities. Accounting knowledge and utilization of Oracle R12 and Microsoft Excel. Communication skills in verbal and written business environments. Ability to work in fast paced environments while managing multiple priorities. Nice to haves: Exposure to complex billing structures. Experience in collections activities. Planning and organising skills. Decision making skills. Problem solving skills. Ability to work independently with initiative and organisational skills. Ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of an organization. #LI-MP2 At Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard. Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination. Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require. .
11,726 accountant jobs open right now — here's where
Most are in the US, but your next role might be somewhere unexpected.
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Right now there are 11,726 open accountant positions on WorkMundi. The US leads with 3,242 jobs, followed by India (2,285), Australia (1,359), Philippines (629), and Singapore (441). If you've been thinking your options are limited to one country, look again.
One practical move: search by country first, not just by job title. The accountant role differs in scope, compliance, and day-to-day work depending on where you'd be based. A position in Australia may involve different tax codes, audit standards, and reporting cycles than one in India or the US. Narrowing by location before you read descriptions saves time and helps you spot roles that actually fit your expertise.
When you interview for an accountant role, expect this question: "Walk me through how you'd handle a transaction that doesn't reconcile." Hiring managers ask it because they want to see your troubleshooting method, not just whether you found the error. Practice explaining your logic step-by-step — what you check first, how you document it, and how you escalate if needed. That matters more than the final answer.
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