Staff Accountant

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Remote
98K-142K Annually
Internship
Information Technology • Security • Cybersecurity
The Role

About the department
The Order-to-Cash Accounting A/R Staff processes all facets of Cloudflare's worldwide Billing and Accounts Receivable (A/R) functions. This role facilitates prompt, correct, and complete billing, collection, and cash application of Cloudflare receivables to support preparation of accurate financial statements, compliance with customer contracts, and optimization of cash flow. Additionally, this position participates in certain regulatory compliance activities including sales tax assessment and reporting, and unclaimed property remittance.
What You'll Do

  • Direct preparation and issuance of customer invoices to ensure prompt and accurate billing in compliance with contract terms.
  • Oversee response to billing and A/R inquiries in a manner that cultivates a culture of exemplary customer service both internal and external.
  • Support Order-to-Cash Accounting team by running credit checks and monitoring credit worthiness of new and existing customers.
  • Participate in month-end close processes associated with Accounts Receivable to support timely and accurate preparation and delivery of financial statements.
  • Facilitate cash receipt and application processes to ensure prompt and accurate deposit of all funds and application to customer accounts.
  • Execute process for managing and refunding customer credit balances in a timely manner, partnering with Accounts Payable to escalate or resolve any A/R related unclaimed property issues.
  • Oversee maintenance of customer account information within Billing System(s) to ensure up-to-date address, terms, tax, and contact information.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on various systems projects including selection, implementation, and upgrades to A/R and Billing systems.
  • Execute policies and procedures for Billing and A/R, driving toward implementation of best practices and business process improvements.
  • Support overall organization's SOX compliance requirements through adherence to key controls and timely completion of reporting.


Experience

  • Bachelor's degree required, with emphasis in Accounting or Finance preferred.
  • 2+ years of experience in Billing and A/R functions in a high volume environment.
  • Exposure to international operations preferred.
  • Experience participating in system evaluation and implementation preferred.
  • Demonstrated effective written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills at all levels of the organization.
  • Creative problem solving skills coupled with good judgment.
  • Effective communication skills, verbal and written, in order to research, prepare and present information to Management, as well as effective communication skills with co-workers.
  • Critical thinking and strong analytical skills.
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment, provide leadership, and take initiative under minimal supervision.
  • Intermediate Microsoft office skills.
  • Comfort in a fast paced work environment, with multiple concurrent projects and priorities.
  • Ability to plan, execute and deliver on projects in a timely manner; plus the ability to multitask on varying projects and initiatives.
  • Very high attention to detail; organized and thorough with a desire for continuous improvement.
  • Stellar work ethic.
  • CPA/CA a plus.


Compensation
Compensation may be adjusted depending on work location.

  • For Colorado, Illinois, Maryland and Minnesota based hires: Estimated annual salary of $98,000 - $120,000.
  • For New York City, Washington, Washington D.C. and California (excluding Bay Area) based hires: Estimated annual salary of $111,000 - $135,000.
  • For Bay Area based hires: Estimated annual salary of $116,000 - $142,000.


Equity
This role is eligible to participate in Cloudflare's equity plan.
Benefits
Cloudflare offers a complete package of benefits and programs to support you and your family. Our benefits programs can help you pay health care expenses, support caregiving, build capital for the future and make life a little easier and fun! The below is a description of our benefits for employees in the United States, and benefits may vary for employees based outside the U.S.
Health & Welfare Benefits

  • Medical/Rx Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Commuter Spending Accounts
  • Fertility & Family Forming Benefits
  • On-demand mental health support and Employee Assistance Program
  • Global Travel Medical Insurance


Financial Benefits

  • Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Life & Accident Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Employee Stock Participation Plan


Time Off

  • Flexible paid time off covering vacation and sick leave
  • Leave programs, including parental, pregnancy health, medical, and bereavement leave
The Company
Champaign, IL
3,300 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2010

What We Do

Cloudflare, Inc. is on a mission to help build a better Internet. Cloudflare’s suite of products protect and accelerate any Internet application online without adding hardware, installing software, or changing a line of code. Internet properties powered by Cloudflare have all web traffic routed through its intelligent global network, which gets smarter with every request. As a result, they see significant improvement in performance and a decrease in spam and other attacks. Cloudflare was awarded by Reuters Events for Global Responsible Business in 2020, named to Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies in 2021, and ranked among Newsweek's Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces in 2022.

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Hybrid Workspace

Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

We are committed to developing a global team that is distributed with a flexible working approach. Doing this equitably and inclusively is essential to our success. Visit our careers site for more on 'How & Where We Work.'

Typical time on-site: Flexible
Champaign, IL

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