Accounting Specialist, Accounts Receivable

A+E Networks•New York, NY

6d•$34 - $39•Hybrid

About The Position

The Accounting Specialist, Accounts Receivable supports the day-to-day accounts receivable operations for A+E Global Media's Media Solutions (aka Ad Sales) business. This role with the Accounts Receivable team will help ensure the timely and accurate billing, cash application, account reconciliation, and resolution of outstanding receivables across the entire Ad Sales customer base. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and enjoys solving problems while collaborating across multiple business areas. This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in media advertising revenue, order-to-cash processes, financial reporting, and operational accounting, while building the skills necessary for career progression.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
1–3 years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Accounting, Finance, or a related business function.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
Experience with SAP, including S/4 Hana, Operative, WideOrbit, or similar ERP and media order management systems preferred.
Experience using AI tools (such as ChatGPT, Shortcut AI, etc) to improve efficiency, reporting, documentation and workflow automation preferred.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively and timely across multiple departments.
Ability to manage competing priorities while consistently delivering accurate, high-quality work.
Professionalism, reliability, accountability and willingness to learn

Nice To Haves

A passion for solving business problems through analysis, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Strong customer service and relationship-building skills when working with both internal and external stakeholders.
The ability to identify trends, investigate discrepancies, and recommend practical process improvements.
An interest in learning the media advertising business and developing expertise in the complete order-to-cash lifecycle.
A proactive approach to leveraging technology, automation, and AI to improve operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

Support Domestic Ad Sales accounts receivable activities by monitoring billing, cash application, and outstanding receivables across both Linear and Digital advertising revenue streams.
Monitor and analyze Accounts Receivable aging reports, investigate outstanding items, and assist with manual cash application, billing adjustments, and account corrections when automated processes require intervention.
Assist AR manager with billing activities in WideOrbit, Operative, and SAP by validating billing information and coordinating billing adjustments with internal business partners as needed.
Research customer payment activity and support accurate cash application to maintain the integrity of customer account balances.
Partner with Sales, Sales Operations, Traffic, Revenue Management, Revenue Accounting, Finance, and external customers to investigate discrepancies, resolve issues, and support an efficient order-to-cash process.
Prepare AR reports, aging summaries, cash reports, and account reconciliations for management review monthly.
Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, reporting, and analysis of open receivables.
Support internal and external audit requests by preparing schedules, documentation, and supporting analyses.
Maintain accurate customer account records, payment history, dispute documentation, and supporting files in accordance with company policies.
Maintain and update current Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), while streamlining documentation to support consistency, efficiency, and future reference.
Identify trends, recurring issues, and process improvement opportunities that enhance billing accuracy, cash application efficiency, reporting, and internal controls.
Assist with system implementations, process transformation initiatives, testing activities, and documentation updates as the department continues to improve and modernize its operations.
Utilize SAP, SAP S/4 HANA, Operative, WideOrbit, Microsoft Office (with an emphasis on Excel), and AI-enabled tools such as ChatGPT and Shortcut AI, to improve productivity, automate repetitive tasks, and enhance reporting accuracy.
Assist with special projects, ad hoc analyses, and other Accounts Receivable responsibilities as business needs evolve.