Senior Accounts Receivables Accountant

**Catalina Marketing France SAS; company affiliated with Catalina Marketing Corporation (*)**

**Why Catalina?** At Catalina, we understand that our success is the result of the talent and commitment of our people. Our guiding principles set the stage for winning in the markets we serve, and our potential is powerful. When you join the Catalina team, you will be part of an inclusive environment that embraces flexibility, community involvement, work-life balance as well as opportunities to grow professionally.

**The Opportunity**

As an Accounts Receivable Specialist, your role is pivotal in efficiently managing the entire invoicing process with precision. You ensure accuracy, compliance with client contractual terms, and timely delivery of invoices. This position involves reviewing client contracts, creating invoices that align with client billing requirements, and utilizing system reports for identification. Additionally, you'll expertly reconcile customer accounts, maintain client records, and resolve discrepancies for efficient invoice delivery. Compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and accounting standards is paramount. Your proactive approach extends to addressing client inquiries, collaborating across departments to resolve billing disputes, and cultivating positive client relationships. In this role, you'll also handle ad-hoc tasks and additional duties as needed to contribute to our team's success.

**Responsibilities**
- Efficiently manage the invoicing and collections process for retail clients in France and the UK, ensuring accurate and timely invoice generation, delivery, adherence to client contractual terms, and proactive collection of outstanding payments in compliance with regional requirements.
- Review client contracts and create invoices based on contractual obligations that align with client billing requirements.
- Utilize system reports to identify clients and contracts requiring invoicing.
- Process invoices accurately and in a timely manner, adhering to company billing procedures.
- Reconcile customer accounts to resolve discrepancies and manage client records, including billing contacts, preferences, and delivery methods, to facilitate accurate and efficient invoice delivery.
- Manage monthly closings in compliance with US GAAP standards, including reconciliation of accruals and prepaid expenses.
- Ensure full compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and accounting standards in all AR activities.
- Respond promptly and professionally to client inquiries about invoices, including requests for information, adjustments, or documentation, ensuring exceptional customer service and alignment with the sales team for accurate billing.
- Collaborate with Sales, Finance, Legal, and other departments to investigate and resolve billing disputes, client issues, and discrepancies in alignment with internal policies and procedures.
- Proactively manage collections by contacting clients, processing payments, and using web tools to resolve past-due accounts efficiently.
- Foster positive client relationships through effective communication and responsiveness.
- Flexibly manage ad-hoc tasks and other duties as required.

**Qualifications**
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 5 to 8 years of experience in Accounts Receivable
- Comprehensive understanding of invoicing processes, contractual terms, and compliance requirements.
- Proven ability to review client contracts and translate contractual obligations into accurate, aligned invoices.
- Proficient in utilizing system reports to identify clients and contracts requiring invoicing
- Demonstrated track record of processing invoices accurately and in a timely manner, adhering to company billing procedures.
- Expertise in reconciling customer accounts to resolve discrepancies and managing client records for efficient invoice delivery.
- Strong adherence to company policies, industry regulations, and accounting standards in all Accounts Receivable activities.
- Exceptional customer service skills, responding promptly and professionally to client inquiries about invoices, including requests for information, adjustments, or documentation.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with Sales, Finance, Legal, and other departments to investigate and resolve billing disputes, client issues, and discrepancies.
- Proven experience in accounts receivable or collections, with strong communication skills for client outreach and proficiency in using web-based tools to manage and resolve outstanding payments.
- Strong communication skills to foster positive client relationships through effective communication and responsiveness.
- Ability to flexibly manage ad-hoc tasks and other duties as required.
- Strong experience in Microsoft Excel is required, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP
- The intent of this job description is to describe the major duties and responsibil