Accounts Receivable

Job Description:

Position: Accounts Receivable

Location: Louisville KY 40223

Duration: 8+ Months Contract

Job Description:

Job Summary

The Collection Analyst is responsible for managing a substantial portfolio of Ad Sales for Local TV Stations, including identifying and resolving discrepancies, maintaining a consistent payment pattern, and fostering strong client relationships. The role requires the use of various collection methods and techniques to optimize cash flow and minimize bad debt risk. As a key player within the organization, the Collector directly impacts Clients Global's financial results. This position is part of the Order to Cash team, based in Louisville.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Ad Sales TV Stations Collections portfolio varying from $10M- $125M,
• Contacting customers for the prompt collections and resolution of the aged receivables using various collection methods,
• Keeping adequate records of all contact made with customers
• Performing timely follow-up on accounts ensuring customers pay within payment terms
• Managing & resolving high volume of customer discrepancies (ensuring proper communication with ad sales, & stakeholders)
• Meeting cash collection targets (KPIs such as Cash targets, Aging, DSO, % of Overdue)
• Providing leadership with periodic cash forecast projections
• Working closely with other departments / functions to understand the specific issues causing payment delays; also directly involved in determining the most appropriate course of action (account credit holds, payment plans)
• Preparing routine reports for the management team
• Organize and participate in the periodic aging reviews with Management
• Supporting customers ad-hoc requests (statement of accounts, invoice copies, backup documentation, accounts reconciliations, etc.)
• Working closely with various departments, playing an active role during month end close activities
• Ensuring that Accounts Receivable ledgers are properly managed
• Supporting the Cash Application team in the account reconciliation process (addressing cash application issues and following-up with customers on missing documentation & remittances)
• Providing detailed backup explanation of outstanding AR balances to both internal & external auditors
• Prepare Discrepancy reports for Sales Management
• Providing immediate escalation of any concerns such as changes in the customers payment trends
• Prepare customer refund requests
• Advise Credit department in a timely manner of all accounts experiencing financial difficulties
• Run, prepare and analyze various reports, including the discrepancy report, cash package and monthly aging reports
• Prepare cash forecast reports for month end expectations for Managers review
• Work within a team environment to achieve established common goals and deadlines, including established Cash targets
• Work on month end close jointly with OTC center of excellence hubs and controllership teams.
• During critical times, this may include applying cash
• Embrace technology changes and forward AI solutions

Requirements

• 0-3+ years of relevant working experience in a similar role in
• Accounts Receivable
• Credit
• Collections
• Billing
• Bachelor's degree in business, Accounting, Finance or other relevant fields
• General knowledge of accounting principles a plus
• Strong knowledge of MS Office - Excel & Word
• Strong communication skills - oral, written, interpersonal
• Strong Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and deal with ambiguity
• Flexibility with work schedule
• Demonstrated the ability to be a team player and possess strong work ethic and integrity
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and meet critical deadlines
• Demonstrate excellent organizational skills
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills
• Collections experience a plus
• Language skill a plus
• Experience in media industry a plus
• Ability to adapt to organizational transformation
• ERP or financial system experience a plus (SAP, Oracle a +)

Dexian stands at the forefront of Talent + Technology solutions with a presence spanning more than 70 locations worldwide and a team exceeding 10,000 professionals. As one of the largest technology and professional staffing companies and one of the largest minority-owned staffing companies in the United States, Dexian combines over 30 years of industry expertise with cutting-edge technologies to deliver comprehensive global services and support.

Dexian connects the right talent and the right technology with the right organizations to deliver trajectory-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.To learn more, please visit https://dexian.com/.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.