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As the nation’s largest media representation firm, Katz Media Group delivers local relevance at scale. Whether you want one idea that sounds local in a hundred different markets or a hundred unique ideas, we have your solution.
What We Need: Oversee the A/R function directly related to Network AR Team
What You'll Do:
What You'll Need:
Accounting
What You'll Bring:
Location: New York, NY: 125 West 55th Street, 10019
Position Type: Regular
Time Type: Full time
Pay Type: Salaried
Benefits:
The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.
As the nation’s largest media representation firm, Katz Media Group delivers local relevance at scale. Whether you want one idea that sounds local in a hundred different markets or a hundred unique ideas, we have your solution.
Over our long history, the Katz name has been synonymous with leadership in the media industry. Founded in 1888, Katz was the nation’s first media representation firm. Today, Katz Media Group is comprised of two divisions, Katz Radio Group and Katz Television Group. Collectively, the company represents both the on-air and online assets of more than 4,000 radio stations and 800 television stations, making Katz Media Group the largest media representation company in America. In addition to our deeply rooted media expertise, our unique regional sales structure is key to driving our clients’ success. Katz Media Group is based in New York City, with 15 regional offices across the country, providing advertisers and agencies with local expertise and insights across the nation.
Be a part of the largest media representation company in America. At Katz Media Group, we have the best, brightest and boldest talent in the media industry — individuals who deliver unparalleled value for our business partners and clients. We are looking for people who can grow, think, dream and achieve. Every employee brings inspiration and imagination to our constantly evolving and expanding business. If you’re excited about this role but don’t feel your experience aligns perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. At Katz Media we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and are looking for teammates passionate about what we do!
What We Need:
What You'll Do:
- Manage Network Digital Billing, payment application, collections, customer communication and experience
- Establish and maintain close working relationships between Billing, A/R, A/P, Network, Sales and Corporate
- Apply cash received against open A/R balances in a timely and accurate manner.
- Resolve discrepancies with internal Sales and external clients, provide account status and any required supporting documentation.
- Continually update A/R reports (aging, DSO calcs, etc.).
- Lead monthly A/R status & metrics to Senior Leadership
- Drive standardization, process improvements, efficiencies and policies for Cash Application, Collections & Billing
- Lead, develop, mentor, and motivate the Network AR teams through highly positive behaviors that embrace management’s objectives enabling the team to model behaviors
- Ad hoc Support as required
- Address Network Digital Billing escalations
- Manage individual and overall team performance
- Accountable for effective onboarding and training
- Partner with the Accounting ELT to drive organizational results
- Responsible for delivering digital billing, cash application and collections on time, with accuracy while proactively analyzing and solving issues as they arise
What You'll Need:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance or Business-related field
- 5 years of full A/R experience and customer management
- Outstanding people’s skills and aptitude to build strong relationships with the
Accounting
- A mindset that focuses on continuous improvement/process streamlining to help
- Excellent customer service skills and flexibility to bring desired results
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills
- Excellent judgement and problem-solving skills – strong ownership skills
- Strong Excel knowledge
- Experience with NetSuite is a plus +
- Shared Services experience desired
- Effective communicator with team, internal and external customers and senior leadership
- Detail oriented
- Proactive, self-starter
- Critical thinker
- Customer engagement & relationship management
- Ability to pivot and adjust to meet business needs
- Driven to be successful as an individual and contribute to the success of the organization
- Ability to support and grow team members
- Shared Services Experience is a plus
- Ability to effectively prioritize
What You'll Bring:
- Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return
- Demonstrated initiative and achievement-oriented leadership
- Ability to delegate tasks and manage others effectively, especially in times of complexity or conflict
- Growth mindset and desire for continued knowledge sharing and learning
- Understanding of impact of own work and your team’s outcomes
- Business insights that contribute to meeting organizational objectives
- Ability to solve technical and operational problems and troubleshoot in a timely manner
- Ability to identify and support new opportunities for continued improvement across business
- Comfort interacting with individuals of all levels
- Effective communication skills and the ability to build team trust
- Ability to influence others to adopt a broader point of view
Compensation:
Salary to be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and alignment with market data.
$92,000 - $115,000
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iHeartMedia’s benefits offering is flexible and offers a variety of choices to meet the diverse needs of our changing workforce, including the following:
- Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision with a variety of coverage options
- Company provided and supplemental life insurance
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Paid company holidays, including a floating holiday that enable our employees to celebrate the holiday of their choosing
- A Spirit day to encourage and allow our employees to more easily volunteer in their community
- A 401K plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost – services include telephonic counseling sessions, consultation on legal and financial matters, emotional well-being, family and caregiving
- A range of additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance and more!
The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.
Non-Compete will be required for certain positions and as allowed by law.
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