Billing Accountant

About the role

The Order to Cash (OTC) Billing Accountant will manage the end‑to‑end billing process, ensure invoice accuracy, and support the accounts receivable ledger for Sulzer’s engineering and manufacturing operations.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and issue accurate invoices based on service agreements and purchase orders.
• Collaborate with local Project Managers, sales, customer service, and project teams to gather billing information and resolve issues.
• Review, reconcile, and adjust billing data, maintaining up‑to‑date customer records in the billing system.
• Monitor customer accounts for non‑payments or delays, conduct dunning activities, and support AR processes.
• Perform AR, revenue, and aging analysis; generate billing reports and provide improvement recommendations.
• Support month‑end and year‑end close, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with internal and external audits and contribute to billing system enhancements.

Required profile

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field.
• 1‑2 years of experience in OTC, billing, or accounts receivable, preferably in manufacturing or industrial sectors.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, revenue recognition, and billing processes.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.
• Effective communication skills for interaction with senior finance and project stakeholders.

Required skills

• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Microsoft Dynamics 365, iScala).
• Advanced MS Office skills, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with billing software; familiarity with Tagetik and Qlik Sense is a plus.
• Fluent English.