Specialist, Billing & Collections

MLB Network • Secaucus, NJ

7h

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 enters accounts receivable invoices, helps ensure timely payments, and supports reconciliations, audits, and related activities. The Specialist must adhere strictly to accounting policies and practices and help communicate those policies to departments across MLB Network.

The position supports the Manager, Accounting and assigned departments, maintains customer and agency relationships, and contributes to financial recordkeeping and reporting. The Specialist is expected to continue developing knowledge of accounting and the overall business, and to support special projects and other duties as required.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2–5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Bachelor’s or associate degree required.
• Ability to work independently and ensure timely, accurate completion of projects.
• Strong time-management skills and ability to prioritize and work on 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 superior people skills suited to a live television environment.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods.
• Manual dexterity, visual acuity, and auditory acuity needed to create the 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 and 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 support proper and timely payments.
• Identify invoice discrepancies and help resolve issues through active communication with the Sponsorship sales team and agencies.
• Build and maintain business relationships with customers, employees, and other administrative departments in support of accounts receivable procedures.
• Maintain the credit application process for potential new agencies and advertisers.
• Assist in maintaining financial records within 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.
• Maintain and increase knowledge of accounting and the overall business.
• Support special projects and perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Exceptional medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-contributed 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Discretionary bonus eligibility.
• Family leave benefits.
• Commuter benefits.
• Discounts at MLB Store and MLBShop.com.
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Life and accidental death insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Training and development programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level