Specialist, Collections

Job description

THE DIVISION'S STORY

Most people don't realize the importance of the Finance department in keeping our business operating without hitches and delays. That's probably because we oversee many of the more quietly glamorous, back-office functions that drive our bottom line. We not only forecast, build and manage budgets, we also collect and analyze important data that helps leadership make the best decisions. All of this sounds exciting to you because you love numbers and spreadsheets, and especially love great entertainment.

THE ROLE: Specialist, Collections

The Specialist, Collections is responsible for collections of outstanding accounts receivable dollars from the existing client base (i.e., affiliate, advertising, International, digital, Global Content Sales and others as needed) and all other aspects of collections, resolving customer billing problems and reducing accounts receivable delinquency.

MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU'LL DO:

* Maintain and cultivate ongoing communication with assigned accounts to ensure successful collection efforts are achieved including cash collection, preparing account analyses and reconciliations, identification of slow paying accounts and other related collection matters.
* Coordinate with the accounts receivable and treasury departments to ensure cash receipts and invoice adjustments are properly reflected in the financial records.
* Identify specific past due accounts and maintain records of contacts and attempted contacts with delinquent account customers as well as records of any payments collected from the customer.
* Prepare and submit regular reports on the status of unpaid accounts.
* Other ad hoc projects to promote the department and company as directed by the Sr. Director of Credit/Collections

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

On our team, you'll have the opportunity to manage and learn. You will learn. You will not be alone. You'll have an opportunity to build transformational financial relationships & supporting core areas of business. In addition, you'll be able to build & manage strong relationships of cross functional partners that understand our business and are eager to push the envelope wherever possible. Finally, you'll be exposed to various A+E departments and stakeholders to learn the goals, needs and direction so you can become a trusted partner.

YOUR STORY:

* Associates Degree
* Experience with Microsoft Office suite especially Excel
* Familiar with Accounting software
* Detail oriented, concerned about being accurate
* Strong written and verbal listening and communication skills
* Strong client service skills
* Patience and stress management
* Problem-solving skills
* Critical thinking skills
* Ability to multitask

Desired:

* BS or BA Accounting
* 5 years financial experience, collections/accounts receivable preferred
* Some work with contracts and interpretation of contractual terms