Accounts Receivable Specialist I

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Hiring Remotely in Sweden
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Mid level
Software
The Role
Supports Sweden and Nordic accounts receivable and billing operations, including subscription invoicing, billing data validation, collections support, dispute resolution, partner and intercompany invoicing, master data maintenance, reporting, VAT compliance, audit readiness, and billing process improvements. Collaborates with Sales, Customer Success, Revenue Operations, Accounting, and Finance teams to improve revenue realization and cash collection.
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At Cision, we believe in empowering every individual to make an impact. Here, your voice is heard, your ideas are valued, and your unique perspective fuels our collective success. As part of our global team, you'll thrive in an environment that champions curiosity, collaboration, and innovation, all while making meaningful contributions to the brands we accelerate. 
 
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Summary

The Accounts Receivable Specialist role supports billing operations for Sweden and assists with invoicing, revenue management, and Order-to-Cash activities across the Nordic region. The position is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely customer invoicing, maintaining billing and pricing master data, supporting collections and dispute resolution processes, processing partner and intercompany invoicing, and ensuring compliance with financial controls and tax requirements.

The Accounts Receivable Specialist serves as a key operational resource for the Nordic business and collaborates closely with Sales, Customer Success, Revenue Operations, Accounting, and Finance teams to support revenue realization, improve cash collection performance, and deliver a positive customer experience throughout the customer lifecycle.


What You'll Do 

  • Process monthly billing activities for Sweden and support subscription invoicing across the Nordic region, ensuring accurate and timely invoice generation, distribution, adjustments, credits, and corrections.
  • Review and validate billing data from multiple systems to ensure invoice accuracy, contract compliance, and data integrity.
  • Respond to customer billing inquiries, disputed invoices, invoicing holds, and account-related issues, working with internal stakeholders to achieve timely resolution.
  • Support collections efforts through review of outstanding receivables, overdue balances, and customer disputes, escalating issues when appropriate.
  • Assist with bankruptcy processing, bad debt write-offs, recovery accounting entries, and related documentation in accordance with company policies.
  • Process partner, strategic alliance, and intercompany invoices, ensuring appropriate supporting documentation and adherence to internal agreements.
  • Maintain billing-related product, pricing, and customer master data in ERP and CRM systems.
  • Support annual pricing updates, billing configuration changes, and ongoing pricing governance activities.
  • Prepare recurring billing, revenue, accrual, and operational reports for management review.
  • Ensure compliance with VAT regulations, accounting policies, internal controls, audit requirements, and reporting obligations.
  • Participate in billing system enhancements, automation initiatives, and process improvement projects.
  • Maintain complete and audit-ready billing records, documentation, and reporting archives.
  • Serve as a billing subject matter resource to internal partners across Sales, Customer Success, Accounting, Finance, and Revenue Operations.
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What You'll Bring 

  • Typical experience: 3+ years of experience in billing, accounts receivable, finance operations, Order-to-Cash, or a related field.
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Strong understanding of invoicing processes, billing operations, collections support, and financial controls.
  • Experience working with CRM and ERP platforms, preferably Salesforce, NetSuite, or similar systems.
  • Knowledge of VAT requirements, financial compliance standards, and internal control environments.
  • Intermediate to advanced Excel skills and reporting capabilities.
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and accuracy.
  • Effective analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage competing priorities.
  • Fluency in English and Swedish.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience within SaaS, technology, software, media, or other subscription-based business models.
  • Experience supporting Nordic billing operations and multi-country invoicing environments.
  • Knowledge of recurring revenue models and revenue recognition concepts.
  • Familiarity with intercompany accounting and cross-border invoicing processes.
  • Experience with billing automation, system enhancements, and shared services environments.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify process improvement opportunities and contribute to operational efficiencies.

Cision is the global leader in consumer and media intelligence, engagement, and communication solutions. We equip PR and corporate communications, marketing, and social media professionals with the tools they need to excel in today's data driven world. Our deep expertise, exclusive data partnerships, and award-winning products, including CisionOneBrandwatch, and PR Newswire, enable over 75,000 companies and organizations, including 84% of the Fortune 500, to see and be seen, understand and be understood by the audiences that matter most to them.
 
Cision is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves and perform at their best. We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion is vital to driving our culture, sparking innovation and achieving long-term success. Cision is proud to have joined more than 600 companies in signing the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™ pledge and named a “Top Diversity Employer” for 2021 by DiversityJobs.com.
 
Cision is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other protected statuses.
 
Cision is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Cision will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected]
 
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Please review our Global Candidate Data Privacy Statement to learn about Cision’s commitment to protecting personal data collected during the hiring process. 


Skills Required

  • 3+ years of experience in billing, accounts receivable, finance operations, Order-to-Cash, or a related field
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline, or equivalent education and experience
  • Strong understanding of invoicing processes, billing operations, collections support, and financial controls
  • Experience with CRM and ERP platforms, preferably Salesforce, NetSuite, or similar systems
  • Knowledge of VAT requirements, financial compliance standards, and internal control environments
  • Intermediate to advanced Excel skills and reporting capabilities
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and accuracy
  • Effective analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage competing priorities
  • Fluency in English and Swedish
  • Experience within SaaS, technology, software, media, or subscription-based business models
  • Experience supporting Nordic billing operations and multi-country invoicing environments
  • Knowledge of recurring revenue models and revenue recognition concepts
  • Familiarity with intercompany accounting and cross-border invoicing processes
  • Experience with billing automation, system enhancements, and shared services environments
  • Ability to identify process improvement opportunities and contribute to operational efficiencies

Cision Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cision and has not been reviewed or approved by Cision.

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time off and paid holidays, including days like Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth, are highlighted alongside flexible or unlimited PTO and volunteer time. Feedback suggests this breadth of leave and schedule flexibility meaningfully supports work–life balance.
  • Healthcare Strength Core medical, dental, and vision coverage are offered with FSA/HSA options, plus an EAP and dedicated mental‑health resources such as Headspace. Feedback suggests these health and wellbeing elements are a solid part of the total package.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) program is available at date of hire with traditional and Roth options administered via Fidelity, with employer matching and vesting described in plan materials. Feedback suggests this provides mainstream retirement support even if not described as market‑leading.

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HQ: Chicago, IL
2,736 Employees
Year Founded: 1867

What We Do

Cision is a leading global provider of earned media software and services to public relations and marketing communications professionals. Cision’s software allows users to identify key influencers, craft and distribute strategic content, and measure meaningful impact. Cision has over 4,800 employees with offices in 24 countries throughout the Americas, EMEA, and APAC.

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