Collections Analyst - Theatrical Billings and Collections

This is a Full Time Job

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Overview
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 departments business process and system and offer ideas to improve productivity and efficiency.

Responsibilities include but not limited to
• Review sales terms and billings
• Provide coverage for other Team Members
• Contact Exhibitors to address outstanding balances
• Daily cash application
• 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 (billing system) to ensure e-vouchers applied timely
• Update SMART with all wires
• Responsible for maintaining assigned accts and backup the other Analysts when necessary
• Work with Manager on business process improvement and SMART system enhancement
• Assist Associates in obtaining missing Box Office Reports
• Notify 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 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 Manager with all supporting documentation on audit requests
• Handle Ad Hoc requests

Basic Requirements
• 1 years related experience
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Additional Requirements
• General knowledge of accounting principles
• Bachelors degree in finance, business or related field preferred
• 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
• Good communication skills (verbal, written, and interacting with others)
• Analytical and solid 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 dynamic environment
• Ability to meet critical deadlines
• Self-motivator and innovative
• Ability to use discretion, maintain customer confidentiality and act with integrity