Specialist, Billing & Collections

MLB Network•Secaucus, NJ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

MLB Network seeks a Billing and Collections Specialist to support the Company’s sales functions and accounting operations. The role performs collection activities, creates and inputs accounts receivable invoices, helps ensure timely payments, and supports reconciliations, audits, and related activities. It requires strict adherence to accounting policies and practices and includes helping communicate those policies to departments across MLB Network. The Specialist is expected to continue building knowledge of accounting and the business, support special projects, and perform other duties as required. The position is based at MLB Network’s studios in Secaucus, New Jersey. The salary is $62,500; salary and related compensation may depend on work experience, education, skills, and other factors considered relevant by MLB Network. Employees are offered a competitive benefits package.

Requirements

At least 2–5 years of relevant accounting experience.
Bachelor’s or associate degree required.
Ability to work independently and complete projects accurately and on time.
Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Excellent technical, oral, and written communication skills.
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
Ability to maintain and protect confidential information.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to function effectively as a team member.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Tact, diplomacy, decisiveness, and strong people skills suited to a live television environment.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds; sit and/or stand for extended periods; and use the manual, visual, and auditory acuity needed to create required work product.
Prompt and regular attendance at an assigned work location.

Nice To Haves

Experience with a general ledger system such as Oracle Fusion.
Experience with a traffic system such as Wide Orbit or Broadway.

Responsibilities

Provide support to the Manager, Accounting and assigned departments, including cash receipts, invoice reconciliations, and communication with agencies.
Perform cash collections for all invoices.
Create and enter accounts receivable invoices into the Company’s accounting system and maintain accounts receivable analysis to help ensure proper and timely payments.
Help identify invoice discrepancies and resolve issues through active communication with the Sponsorship sales team and agencies.
Build and maintain business relationships with customers, employees, and administrative departments in support of accounts receivable procedures.
Maintain the credit application process for potential new agencies and advertisers.
Help maintain financial records in the Company’s accounting system.
Assist with the financial statement audit and communicate with the Company’s contracted outside audit team.
Prepare monthly accounts receivable aging reports.
Continue developing knowledge of accounting and the overall business.
Support special projects and perform other duties as required.