Domestic Theatrical Billing and Collection Analyst

This is a Full Time Job

Overview & Responsibilities:

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 tasked with relying on their expertise and experience to review the department’s business process and system and offer ideas to improve productivity and efficiency.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Review sales terms and billings
• Provide coverage for other team-members
• Send statements to Exhibitors
• Daily cash application
• Review A/R balances after cash application
• Research discrepancies and open A/R balances after cash application
• Manage the automated cash application voucher integration between the sub-ledger system (SMART)
• Validate & handle 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
• Handle Ad Hoc requests

Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business or related field
• 2-3 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
• Ability to meet critical deadlines
• Self-motivator and innovative
• Ability to use discretion, maintain customer confidentially and act with integrity

Additional Qualifications
• Analytical Skills
• Problem Solving
• Organizational Skills
• Strong Communication Skills

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $48,800.00 - 61,000.00.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.