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MediaNews Group is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our team! This position is responsible for credit and collections activities and will assist in billing, cash receipts, and other accounting tasks as needed.
Work schedule will be 10:00 am - 7:00 pm, Monday-Friday. Some overtime and weekends may be required on rare occasions.
This is a remote role but you must reside in the state of Ohio.
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
Take initiative to refine procedures, use tact and diplomacy in servicing the client and communicating with others and demonstrate ethical behavior
What You Will Bring
Ability to analyze and resolve problems with some supervision
Accounting process and controls knowledge
Strong sense of urgency combined with attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to create Excel spreadsheets using formulas as needed as well as 10key proficiency
Analytical skills, initiative, and attention to detail
Interpersonal skills and team collaboration skills, along with strong customer service skills
Demonstrated knowledge of automated collections/accounts Receivable/accounting systems preferred
GED or high school diploma; Associate's degree preferred
The hourly wage is $17.75. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, time in role, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, MediaNews Group offers a comprehensive benefits package, and 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
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.
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.
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Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Book and Periodical Publishing
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