Lead Billing and Fixed Assets Accountant

POSITION SUMMARY

The Billing and Fixed Assets Lead oversees two accounting processes: (i) accounts receivable (AR) operations, including billing and revenue-related activities, and (ii) long-lived assets, which include fixed assets, software and intangibles. The role supervises coordination with offshore teams responsible for billing and fixed asset activities, ensuring effective communication, issue resolution and alignment with business needs. The Billing and Fixed Assets Lead is responsible for reviewing and reconciling AR and long-lived asset balances, supporting compliance with accounting principles, operating internal controls and delivering key reports and analysis. This role works closely with internal stakeholders to maintain operational consistency, monitor performance and ensure the business and department objectives are consistently achieved.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification preferred.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 6+ years of accounting and/or accounts receivable/fixed assets experience.
• 2+ years of supervisory or team lead experience.
• Strong understanding of AR processes, including billing, cash application, and reconciliations, as well as fixed asset processes.
• Experience working with or coordinating offshore/shared service teams or third-party providers.
• Experience identifying and resolving operational and process-related issues.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, including revenue recognition principles (ASC 606), general ledger coding and account reconciliation.
• Experience working with complex general ledgers in mid-sized to large companies.
• Experience maintaining internal controls and/or adhering to SOX 404 requirements.
• Organized with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluency in written and spoken English required.
• Ability to work with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to adjust schedule to meet business needs.
• Experience with Oracle or a similar ERP system preferred.
• Familiarity with Right Angle or similar ETRM systems preferred.
• Experience with Power BI or similar reporting tool preferred.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES

Accounts receivable / Billing

• Manages AR operations, including billing and related processes, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices in accordance with accounting principles and company policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with offshore teams responsible for specific responsibilities, facilitating communication, resolving issues, and ensuring alignment with onshore stakeholders and service expectations.
• Serve as a point of contact for key stakeholders, including accounting management, Commercial, IT, Tax, Treasury as well as other areas of Finance to address inquiries and support issue resolution.
• Review and reconcile revenue and AR-related accounts, identifying discrepancies and ensuring accuracy in financial reporting.
• Operate and review internal controls related to revenue/accounts receivable processes.
• Support application of ASC 606, including reviewing contracts, assessing revenue treatment, and partnering with Technical Accounting on complex transactions.

Long-lived assets

• Coordinate and support offshore teams to ensure timely and accurate recognition of capital assets across the company in accordance with accounting principles and company policies and procedures. Serve as a point of contact for key stakeholders to address inquiries, including senior management analysis, and support issue resolution.
• Oversee standardized fixed asset accounting processes, including capital-versus-expense reviews, setup of capital projects in Oracle, project cost accumulation, in-process cost reporting, project closeout activities, asset capitalization, and monthly capital accruals.
• Operate and review internal controls related to fixed asset processes.
• Maintain policy and procedure documentation related to asset accounting.

Both processes

• Ensure adherence to Sarbanes Oxley and company's policies and procedures.
• Monitor KPIs and operational performance, identifying issues and ensuring appropriate follow-up and resolution.
• Promote effective communication and collaboration across teams, including offshore resources.
• Support team development, including coaching, training, reviewing, and assessing performance and enabling employees and offshore teams to maximize their performance.
• Establish and maintain effective customer and client relationships both internally and externally.
• Champion and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned.

EXPECTED RESULTS

• Timely and accurate billing and revenue recognition in accordance with ASC 606 and company policies.
• Consistent, timely and accurate financial reporting for month-end, quarter-end and year-end related to asset accounting.
• Compliance with requirements under SOX 404, accounting principles and company policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, accuracy, and problem-solving.
• Ability to analyze data and processes, identify root causes, and support process improvements while maintaining effective controls.
• Effective coordination with offshore teams, resulting in smooth operations and issue resolution.
• Clear communication and collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Consistent monitoring and follow-up of KPIs and offshore team performance, with timely escalation and resolution of issues.
• Ability to review complex data and processes and address root causes.
• Adherence to all company policies and procedures
• Fill in for the AP manager/supervisor when needed
• Process invoices or payments when needed
• Promptly escalate issues
• Operate/manage internal controls
• Coordinate with internal teams (SL, plants, procurement), including face-to-face meetings and follow-up in person, to support offshore team activities.
• Operate and manage internal controls for AR/revenue (price, volume, reconciliation, analytics).
• Review and document revenue contracts as needed (coordination with Technical Accounting team).
• Troubleshoot operating and process-related issues.
• Participate in daily/weekly check-ins with offshore teams.
• Review and approve KPI reports and offshore team performance metrics.
• Perform and review reconciliations of revenue and balance sheet revenue-related accounts (ARCS).

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. The Company will not sponsor immigration or work visas.

CVR Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply.