As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.
At Ciena, the global leader in high‑speed connectivity, we empower customers, communities, and partners to thrive in the AI era. As part of our Finance team, this role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate, timely, and supplier‑focused operations that keep our business moving. If you’re driven by precision, collaboration, and process excellence, this opportunity offers a meaningful way to make an impact.
How you will make an impact:
• Review, verify, and process vendor invoices, ensuring proper authorization, accurate accounting codes, and matching with purchase orders.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve invoicing‑related queries and discrepancies.
• Reconcile vendor statements against internal ledgers and assist with month-end or year-end closing activities
• Assist in the improvement of current processes and procedures to enhance controls and efficiency as well as special projects and troubleshooting on an as needed basis.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and audit‑ready Accounts payable records.
• Support escalations, process documentation, and continuous improvements within the Accounts payable function.
The must haves:
• 3+ years of experience in Accounts payable (P2P), issue resolution, and invoice processing across the US, Canada, EMEA and APJ region
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Working knowledge of accounting fundamentals
• Hands‑on experience with Oracle R12
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize effectively in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deliverables.
Nice to haves:
• Experience supporting cross‑functional teams in global organizations.
• Background in Vendor master data and PO creation.
• Exposure to SOX‑controlled environments.
• Experience collaborating with external accounting firms.
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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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Skills Required
- 3+ years of Accounts Payable (P2P) experience covering US, Canada, EMEA, and APJ
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Working knowledge of accounting fundamentals
- Hands-on experience with Oracle R12
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple deliverables
- Experience supporting cross-functional teams in global organizations
- Background in vendor master data and PO creation
- Exposure to SOX-controlled environments
- Experience collaborating with external accounting firms
Ciena Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is often characterized as competitive or above-market in certain roles and regions, with references to market-aligned salary ranges and transparency around pay bands.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is frequently framed as comprehensive, including medical, dental, and vision, with indications that coverage can extend to dependents and is viewed as a meaningful component of total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are described as flexible and generous, including Flex/uncapped PTO in many cases and additional paid time for volunteering.
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Ciena (NYSE: CIEN) is a global leader in networking systems, services, and software. We build the world’s most adaptive networks to enable our customers to deliver richer, more connected experiences for all users. At our core, Ciena is a company rooted in people. We prioritize deep, collaborative relationships within our teams and alongside our customers, partners, and communities around the world. For three-plus decades, we’ve brought our humanity to our relentless pursuit of innovation. We continue to lead the evolution of networking with a strong track record of industry firsts. As end-user expectations skyrocket, our customers and their networks must transform. Ciena powers this transformation by driving next-generation solutions built for maximum openness and agility—today and into the future. Corporate/Brand Values: • Customer First • Integrity • Velocity • Innovation • Outstanding People We're the perfect size for you to make an impact. W Only Ciena has the depth of expertise and the culture of collaboration and partnership required to help our partners evolve. We do this by strategically integrating hardware, services, and software in an open environment to ensure our clients’ networks are ‘fit for flexibility’ today and into the f
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We are known for our industry-firsts, including the first coherent optical solution, converged packet-optical platform, and intelligence automation platform. Our commitment extends beyond innovation, logging in over 35,000 volunteer hours and $2 million to worthy causes in 2023. We're the perfect size and culture for you to make a difference.
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