Billing Coordinator (6 month contract)

Wunderman Thompson

Department: Finance

Location: Toronto, Canada

Who we are:

At Wunderman Thompson we exist to inspire growth for ambitious brands. Part creative agency, part consultancy and part technology company, our experts provide end-to-end capabilities at a global scale to deliver inspiration across the entire brand and customer experience.

We are 20,000 strong in 90 markets around the world; our people bring together creative storytelling, diverse perspectives, inclusive thinking, and highly specialized vertical capabilities to drive growth for our clients. We offer deep expertise across the entire customer journey, including communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology.

Who we are looking for:

Wunderman Thompson is looking for a Billing Coordinator to join our finance team. Reporting to the Associate Finance Director, you will manage client and inter-company billing and payables while providing support to internal clients.

This is a 6-month contract with the potential for extension. 

What you’ll do: 

  • Process | Generate client and inter-company billings and make required changes before go-live billing. Process vendor invoices and inter-company billing after ensuring approval. Review all details for accuracy. Follow up on outstanding invoices. 
  • People | Work with people in the finance department and across the agency. Work with system support help desk in resolving billing issues.
  • Reconcile | Match pass-through costs with client billing and make sure proper tax code is applied to client billing. Match vendor payments with original invoices and ensure compliance with terms of payment. Reconcile account payable/WIP balances on a monthly basis.

Who you are:

  • Agile | A get-things-done attitude. You dig in and figure out how to work around problems. You anticipate requirements and manage expectations.
  • Collaborative and focused | Work well with different teams and personalities. Place an importance on the details with a focus on accuracy.

What you’ll need:

  • 1 to 2 years of relevant experience.
  • Accounting background: good knowledge of accounting principles.
  • Experience with Excel (can manage spreadsheets and use basic formulas).
  • Experience prioritizing tasks and staying on track.
  • Creative, digital or media agency experience an asset. 

What we offer:

  • Passionate, driven people | We champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work.
  • Consciously cultivated culture | We aim to embody the behaviours to build an inclusive community that is in it together, bringing both positivity and active listening into the workplace as we simultaneously strive to empower creative bravery.
  • Growth-minded opportunities | We aim to nurture a culture of real-time feedback, growth-oriented mindset, and plenty of training opportunities through Wunderman Thompson and WPP, so you can continue to grow personally and professionally.

Wunderman Thompson welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in the selection process.

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At Wunderman Thompson, we are committed to actively building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued and heard, and is treated with dignity and respect.  As leaders and creative partners across industries, it is our responsibility to cultivate an environment reflective of our greatest asset; our people. We believe that this commitment inspires growth and delivers equitable outcomes for everyone as well as the clients and communities we serve.

Wunderman Thompson is a WPP agency.  For more informationplease visit our website and follow Wunderman Thompson on our social channels via Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.  

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