Accounts Receivable Specialist

Summary:

This position is responsible for credit and collections activities. This position assists in billing, cash receipts and other accounting tasks as needed.

*While this role is fully remote you must reside in OH or CO.

What you will do:

• Monitor A/R aging and customer accounts to minimize past due accounts

• Perform customer credit analysis as needed

• Initiate collection calls, emails, faxes and letters

• Work with Circulation and Advertising Managers on escalating collection actions

• Distribute A/R aging reports and discuss issues with Circulation and Advertising Managers

• Use and maintain A/R collections module in Circulation and Advertising System(s)

• Perform customer revenue and A/R trend analysis

• Expected to take initiative to refine procedures, use tact and diplomacy in servicing the client and communicating with others and demonstrate ethical behavior

• Analyze and resolve problems with some supervision

• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

• Other duties as assigned

What you will bring:

• Accounting process and controls knowledge

• Strong sense of urgency combined with attention to detail

• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions (including process, policy and procedures manuals), correspondence and financial documents

• Able to write and organizing correspondence (generally in e-mail)

• Demonstrated ability to create Excel spreadsheets using formulas as needed

• Strong analytical skills, initiative, good interpersonal skills, attention to detail

• Team collaboration skills, customer focused

• The minimum education required to be considered for this position is a GED or high school diploma; Associate's degree preferred

• Must be able to attend work on-site during normal business hours to process secure financial transactions

• Demonstrated proficiency with PC tools such as electronic mail software, word processor, presentation software and spreadsheet software (Microsoft Outlook, MSWord, PowerPoint, and Excel preferred)

• Demonstrated knowledge of automated collections/Accounts Receivable/accounting systems preferred

• One or more years related Collections experience

• Proficient at 10 key

Benefits and Compensation:

The hourly wage $17.75. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to geographic location, education, work experience, time in role, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, the Company offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, 401k, as well as paid time off and select paid holidays (all benefits are based on eligibility). Please click the following link for more detailed information:

www.mybensite.com/mng

Who we are:

At MediaNews Group, our employees are our greatest asset. MediaNews Group (MNG) was established in 1985 and has over 4,000 employees nationwide including subsidiaries and other corporate affiliates. There are more than 100 different brands within our portfolio. In addition to our print products, we are a client-centric digital organization that brings scale, precision, and sophistication to digital marketing. Leveraging the belief that people matter as much as technology, our suite of products, including Adtaxi, helps advertisers solve complex marketing challenges with custom, performance-driven solutions.  Readers turn to us for all the news and information that matters to them nationwide. Adtaxi is an exclusive program with the ability to reach 196M or 95% of the U.S. wired population that was established in 2010. Learn more at www.medianewsgroup.com.

“3x Built In Best Places to Work Winner - 2023, 2024 & 2025”

EEO Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

How To Apply:

• Please submit an online application along with your resume for this position here: https://myworkdaycenter.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/MNG/job/Willoughby-Ohio/Accounts-Receivable-Specialist_R2381

Closing Date:

• Continuous recruitment until the position is filled

Conditions of Employment: 

• A full pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process. Must be willing to submit and pass the necessary required checks

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