Billing Specialist

The Trade Desk is changing the way global brands and their agencies advertise to audiences around the world. How? With a media buying platform that helps brands deliver a more insightful and relevant ad experience for consumers –– and sets a new standard for global reach, accuracy, and transparency. We are proud of the culture we have built. We value the unique experiences and perspectives that each person brings to The Trade Desk, and we are committed to fostering inclusive spaces where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work every day.

So, if you are talented, driven, creative, and eager to join a dynamic, globally-connected team, then we want to talk!

What we do:

The Trade Desk is seeking a motivated self-starter to join the Worldwide Billing team. The ideal candidate will have solid experience supporting billing-related activities that are recorded timely and accurately.  The individual will also assist with billing inquiries and credits.  This role will report to the Associate Manager and will be part of a high-caliber Accounting and Finance team.   

What you'll do:

The Trade Desk is seeking a Billing Specialist in Ventura, CA whose tasks include, but are not limited to, the below:

• Gain a basic understanding of billing principles and be able to generate invoices by performing basic billing analysis and reconciliations to ensure accuracy of billing data while adhering to company policies and standard operating procedures.
• Ensure all billable activities are accurately captured in the billing process, billing terms and calculations are in accordance with customer agreements.
• Ensure completion of all assigned billing processes, including month-end and year-end close is completed in line with company deadlines. Prepare and send out custom invoices.
• Actively work with internal stakeholders (e.g. customer account managers and other internal departments) to resolve customer billing inquiries and process credit memo requests following standard practices within agent ticketing system.
• Answer billing inquiries from customers, addressing concerns and resolving potential issues.
• Preparing and analyzing billing reports to monitor trends and identify potential issues.
• Escalation to the management team when needed to accelerate the resolution.
• Meet defined department goals and activity metrics.
• Provide supporting documents and answer follow-up questions related to external audit processes.
• Participate in special ad-hoc projects, as needed.

Who you are: 

• Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in Finance or Accounting or equivalent experience
• Bring 2+ years’ experience in high volume, fast paced, billing/accounting role, preferably within Technology industry
• Experience creating Invoices/Credits/Debits across different regions and currencies within an ERP system
• Strong attention to detail and sense of accountability and ownership
• Ability to meet deadlines, while maintaining accuracy of information and attention to detail
• Experience working with Oracle ERP, preferred
• Alteryx experience, a plus
• Experience using Microsoft Office including Excel and Word. The ideal candidate should be proficient in Excel
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the capacity to build positive working relationships across the finance function, within different teams and at every level in the organization.
• Superior ability to communicate to a variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to juggle multiple high priorities in a fast-paced environment and have a willingness to learn.
• You share our corporate values of Openness, Grit, Agility, Vision, Generosity, and Full-Heartedness in everything that you do

The Trade Desk does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm recruiters. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of The Trade Desk. The Trade Desk is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.