Accounts Receivable Specialist I

At F5, we strive to bring a better digital world to life. Our teams empower organizations across the globe to create, secure, and run applications that enhance how we experience our evolving digital world. We are passionate about cybersecurity, from protecting consumers from fraud to enabling companies to focus on innovation.  Everything we do centers around people. That means we obsess over how to make the lives of our customers, and their customers, better. And it means we prioritize a diverse F5 community where each individual can thrive.The Accounts Receivable Specialist position be part of a team that completes daily, monthly, and quarter-end A/R processes, such as, invoice preparation, credit memo processing, cash application, general ledger account reconciliations related to accounts receivable accounts, and other AR administrative duties.  This role does not encompass collections.The Accounts Receivable Specialist will be a member of a small team, responsible for all accounts receivable related matters worldwide, including billing considerations for new Company’s initiatives, product offerings and acquired entities. This role is encouraged to contribute to process improvement ideas and may be involved in the deployment of new processes related to evolving business requirements. Requires a quick learner, must be highly detail-oriented, an excellent communicator, self-motivated and willing to work in a deadline-driven and fast paced environment.Primary Responsibilities:.Set up periodic and/or ad-hoc AutoInvoice batches and resolve any invoicing issuesAdminister Accounts Receivable email alias and resolve all AR related issuesProcess re-invoices, debit memos, credit memos accurately based appropriate company policies. This includes understanding the appropriate accounting and system considerations. Transactions should be processed promptly upon receiving all proper approvals.Ongoing manual billing and tracking associated with acquired entitiesRespond to requests several times daily for both internal and external customers via e-mail and phone.Review impacts of transactions, resolve discrepancies and work with management to develop processes, procedures, and controls necessary to book transactions appropriately.Monthly/Quarterly Functional Accounts Receivable Tasks:Reconcile balance sheet and create monthly reports as part of the accounting close process.Pull data and respond to auditor request.Special Projects:Participates in the continual improvement of processes, methods and standardsProvide input on Corporate projects that impact the AR and billing functionsAssist with testing and system updates.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Solid understanding of accounts receivable processes and principles.Successful candidates must demonstrate ability to handle multiple responsibilities and be eager to take on new, challenging tasks in a fast-paced environment.Ability to work with close attention to detail.Possess strong research skills, critical thinking skills and the ability to utilize sound judgment and solve problems independently, knowing when to bring situations to the attention of management.Be highly organized.Ability to work collaboratively within the team environmentHave a customer service mentality and strong teamwork skills with excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to learn new systems and procedures quickly and efficiently.Excellent PC skills in all areas of MS Office, including but not limited to Outlook, Excel and Word. Strong typing skills a must and 10-key by touch preferred.Qualifications:Associate Degree in Business Administration with an Accounting focus or equivalent work experience.Requires a minimum of 2 years of related experience in accounts receivableHigh-tech experience a strong plus.Oracle E-Business Suite or Zuora experience also a plus.#LI-KL1The Job Description is intended to be a general representation of the responsibilities and requirements of the job. However, the description may not be all-inclusive, and responsibilities and requirements are subject to change.The annual U.S. base pay range for this position is: $40,720.00 - $61,080.00F5 maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, geographic locations, and market conditions, as well as to reflect F5’s differing products, industries, and lines of business. The pay range referenced is as of the time of the job posting and is subject to change.You may also be offered incentive compensation, bonus, restricted stock units, and benefits. More details about F5’s benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.f5.com/company/careers/benefits. F5 reserves the right to change or terminate any benefit plan without notice. Please note that F5 only contacts candidates through F5 email address (ending with @f5.com) or auto email notification from Yello/Workday (ending with f5.com or @myworkday.com).Equal Employment OpportunityIt is the policy of F5 to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to unlawful considerations of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, sensory, physical, or mental disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination.  F5 offers a variety of reasonable accommodations for candidates. Requesting an accommodation is completely voluntary. F5 will assess the need for accommodations in the application process separately from those that may be needed to perform the job. Request by contacting accommodations@f5.com.