Senior Collection Specialist
PMC
Los Angeles, CAThis is a Full Time Job
PMC: Senior Collection Specialist
Penske Media Corp., the parent to Variety, Rolling Stone, Deadline, Robb Report, and many others is hiring a detail-oriented Senior Collection Specialist to manage the accounts receivable for several subsidiaries in our digital and print media business. This role will partner with the Accounting/Finance team as well as Account Executives and Agencies and is responsible for minimizing time elapsed between invoice billing and payments collected.
As PMC values in-person collaboration and team cohesion, employees work onsite 4 days a week and 1 day remotely with a focus on maintaining a vibrant and inclusive culture.
Typical tasks may include (but are not limited to):
• Contacting customers for payment of past due invoices via verbal and written communication
• Research and resolve billing/collection related issues as they arise to ensure prompt resolution and payment
• Reconcile the account receivable ledger to determine the payments are accurately posted
• Follow-up on inquiries, negotiate with past due accounts and recommend accounts to be referred to outside collections agency
• Processing invoices via client portal
• Provide assistance to the invoice/billing team in the way of cash applications
• Work closely with Collection Manager and Management on an ongoing basis to track collection efforts and to respond to individual requests regarding account information and/or analysis
• Prepare and distribute weekly reporting via Excel
• Prioritizing and managing multiple responsibilities
Required Qualifications
• At least 3-5 years of Collection and/or Accounts Receivable experience
• Detail oriented and great verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Excel
Preferred Experience:
• NetSuite
• Salesforce
• Placements IO or Boostr
• Minimum 2-3 years of general accounting experience
• Bank Accounts & Credit Card Reconciliations
• Print and/or digital media experience
At PMC, we believe working in a highly collaborative, office-first environment fosters real-time communication, spontaneous idea sharing, and stronger interpersonal relationships that drive innovation and team cohesion. PMC prioritizes in-person collaboration and does not offer remote-only roles.
Salary/Benefits
$70,000 - $80,000 /year USD
Factors that could be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, years of experience and comparison to current employees already in this role.
Benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with an Employer match
Perks
• Company discounts
• Pet insurance
• Home & auto insurance
• Mortgage discounts
• Savings on wellness, lifestyle, and financial essentials
• Flexible vacation policy
Additional Information
Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is a leading global media and information services company whose award-winning content attracts a passionate monthly audience of more than 500 million people. Since 2004, PMC has been a pioneer in digital media, owning over 300 live events and reaching audiences across all screens. Recognized as one of the Top 100 Private Companies in the United States and North America, PMC encompasses iconic media brands such as Variety, Rolling Stone, The Verge, Billboard, The Hollywood Reporter, WWD, SHE Media, Robb Report, Deadline, Eater, Sportico, ARTnews, Fairchild Media, VIBE, IndieWire, SB Nation, ARTFORUM, POPSUGAR, Gold Derby, BEAUTY INC, Art in America, Punch, and The Dodo. Its live events include prestigious occasions like the Golden Globes, SXSW, Academy of Country Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, Dick Clark's New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, American Music Awards, and Latin Music Week. Additionally, PMC features Luminate, a premier music and entertainment data and analytics company. The company and its subsidiaries are co-headquartered in New York and Los Angeles, with offices in 14 countries worldwide.