Job Description

Ciena is committed to our people-first philosophy. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a personalized and flexible work environment that empowers an individual's passions, growth, wellbeing and belonging. We're a technology company that leads with our humanity--driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.
Why Ciena:• We are big proponents of life-work integration and provide the flexibility and tools to make it a reality with remote work and potentially, part-time work.
• We believe an inclusive, diverse and barrier-free work environment makes for empowered and committed employees.
• We recognize the importance of well-being and offer programs and benefits to support and sustain the mental and physical health of our employees and their families and also offer a variety of paid family leave programs.
• We are committed to employee development, offering tuition reimbursement and a variety of in-house learning and mentorship opportunities.
• We know that financial security is important. We offer competitive salaries and incentive programs, RSU's (job level specific) and an employee share option purchase program.
• We realize time away to recharge is non-negotiable. We offer flexible paid time off!
• Great work deserves recognition. We have a robust recognition program, with ongoing and enhanced awards for exemplary performance.


How You Will Contribute:
The Accounts Receivable GL Specialist will be responsible for a wide range of duties, including the Preparation of various Management & GL reports & reconciliations during Week / Month / Quarter Close.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:• GL Accounting - Weekly Close & Month End Related Activities.
• Roll Forward, DSO Working & Bad Debts Allowance Activity.
• Preparation of Cash Forecast & release of Cash Dashboard.
• Responsible for the output of various accounting schedules at month end & otherwise.
• Responsible for the preparation of weekly and monthly AR balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Maintain and distribute various high-level reporting metrics to CIENA management.
• Review of Foreign currency transactions, translations, reviewing and assurance of the accuracy of exchange rates as they affect the financial statements.
• Responsible for analysis of shipping and billing transactions to various GL accounts and their Variances.
• Review of customer contracts and/or purchase orders as it relates to billing structure/payment terms/invoice delivery.
• Invoicing to customers based on customer purchase orders, shipping reports, receivable reports, and contracts.
• Understand contract billing terms as they relate to the analysis of the weekly billing reconciliations.
• Timely Reconciliation and resolutions of Issues to be sorted out internally & externally with IT / Projects Team.
• Identifying opportunities for improvement, and enhancement and assisting in the automation of processes wherever possible.
• Perform other relevant duties & miscellaneous tasks and projects as requested by management.
• Acts as a liaison for internal and external audit requests.
• Create documentation for new and/or updated assigned processes and distribute it throughout the team.
• Responsible for SOX compliances & assistance to Internal Auditors.
• Ensuring Accounting deadlines for the team are met according to published close schedules.
• Protects the organization's value by keeping information confidential.


What Does Ciena Expect of You?• Initiative - you're a self-starter who works with limited direction and is committed to delivering against aggressive deadlines.
• Agility - you are readily able to make key decisions and manage competing and ever-changing account priorities and largely driven by the software development process.
• Communication expertise - you have the ability to influence and tailor your message and ideas to the audience to ensure understanding and consensus.
• The flexibility to work independently and as part of a broader team - you thrive in a multi-disciplinary team environment, but are comfortable working independently as required.
• Relationship builder - with an ability to influence, you're able to get work done through others.
• A commitment to innovation - you keeps abreast of the market and competitive developments and are always keen to formulate new ideas and problem solve.



The Must Haves:• Minimum 7 to 10 years of relevant industry experience.
• CA, CFA, CPA, MBA, M.COM. from a reputed college.
• Previous experience in GL Reporting & GL Close of Global Regions & Issue resolution.
• Well versed with Microsoft Excel skills, Power BI & Looker.
• Accounting knowledge and experience in Oracle R12 & Fusion
• Work in an environment that is fast paced and demanding.
• Handle multiple demands with a sense of urgency, drive and energy.
• Relate to all levels of the company.


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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.
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