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Credit and collections Analyst

NextWave Resources, Los Angeles, CA, United States


The Paramount Domestic Theatrical Analyst of Billings and Collections is responsible for billings and cash collections. The Analyst will work with the Theatrical Distribution team and sales team and contact exhibitors to resolve A/R balance issues. The Analyst is expected to rely on their experience and skill sets to review the department’s business process and system and offer ideas to improve productivity and efficiency.

REPORTING STRUCTURE Reports to the Senior Manager of Billings and Collections- Paramount

RESPONSIBILITIES

Review sales terms and billings

Provide coverage for other Team Members

Send statements to Exhibitors

Review A/R balances after cash application

Research discrepancies and open A/R balances after cash application

Manage automated cash application voucher interface with sub ledger system (SMART)

Validate & manage cash received in SMART to ensure e-vouchers applied timely

Update SMART with all wires

Responsible for completing applying cash receipts within 2 days after receipt

Responsible for maintaining assigned accts and backup the other Analysts when necessary

Work with Senior Manager on business process improvement and SMART system enhancement

Assist Associates in obtaining missing Box Office Reports

Notify Senior Manager of delinquent accounts and are at risk of defaulting on payment

Initiate requests to take advanced required customers off advance required status

Monthly updates to Senior Manager on aging A/R status

Run Holds report and follow holds review business process

Provide back up support to Associate on box office collections and box office data entry

Provide Senior Manager with all supporting documentation on audit requests

REQUIREMENTS – KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Bachelor’s degree in finance, business or related field

4+ years related experience

General knowledge of accounting principles

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel (intermediate to advanced)

Experience with SAP & Oracle E1 strongly preferred

Experience in Media Industry a plus

Experience in a multi-location company

Experience in Media Billing and sales systems

Strong communication skills - oral, written, interpersonal

Analytical and strong problem-solving skills

Ability to multi-task and deal with ambiguity

Ability to meet deadlines for management deliverables

Ability to evaluate problems and identify a unique approach

Ability to deal with conflicts in a cross functional environment

Flexibility with work schedule

Team oriented person who can focus on details

Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment

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