Accounts Receivable Specialist

MediaNews Group•Willoughby, OH

2d•$18•Remote

About The Position

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. The work schedule will be 9:00 am - 6:00 pm, Monday-Friday. Some overtime and weekends may be required on rare occasions. Please note: This role is fully remote but you must reside in OH or CO.

Requirements

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 10 key 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

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated knowledge of automated collections/accounts Receivable/accounting systems preferred
Associate's degree preferred

Responsibilities

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