Accounts Receivable Analyst

WORK OPTION: The NBA currently provides eligible employees the option of working remotely one day per week.

Essential Functions and Job Summary

This position is responsible for the billing function for all NBA and related companies with specific emphasis on NBA teams and billing requisition-based invoices. In addition, this role will assume progressive responsibility in the management of Merchandising billing and collections. Finally, we expect this role to perform various accounting functions in line with general ledger accounts reconciliations and financial closes (month end and year end) and audit.

Major Responsibilities

• Main focal point for this role will be on billing matters (generation of invoices, reconciliation, and reporting)
• Handle all billing and credit card inquiries from internal and external customers
• On-board new clients in the billing system
• Back-fill on all billing matters with emphasis on contractual billing requests
• Work with account management team in all revenue-generating departments to ensure invoicing is accurate and timely
• Liaise with the GL group in the month-end accounting work related to the close process (prepare journal entries and schedules for withholding tax and various other adjustments)
• Perform accounting roll forwards schedules and reconciliations for various accounts such as cash, withholding tax, allowance for doubtful accounts, and Accounts Receivable
• Assist with data testing and other tasks associated with system implementation or upgrade
• Assist with audit requests for BRI, Interim and Year End Audit
• Adhere to control procedures in place and review / propose new control to minimize errors, mistakes and oversights
• Run the entirety of the credit card processing function including bank reconciliation; as needed be the main back-fill to this process
• Collaborate with peers to discuss process improvements and best practices
• Actively contribute to SAP and other systems tests and implementation
• Perform other duties as assigned, including cash application

Required Education/Professional Experience

• BS or BA degree or any other degree associated with experience level
• 3+ years Accounts Receivable experience with billing experience

Required Skills/Knowledge Attributes

• Knowledge of SAP and Receivables Accounting - Billing / Withholding Tax and Cash Application process
• Excellent, analytical and verbal and written communication skills
• System implementation experience
• Proficiency in Excel

Salary Range:

$68,000 - $75,000

Job Posting Title:
Associate Manager

Employees currently are eligible to receive an annual discretionary performance bonus, awarded at the sole discretion of the Company and subject to any terms and conditions set by the Company. Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company-sponsored employee benefit programs: medical; dental; vision; life/AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; fertility and family-forming assistance; wellbeing allowance; educational assistance; mental health coaching/therapy; tax advantaged accounts such as HSA and healthcare/dependent care FSAs; a 401(k) retirement plan; and time off benefits that include vacation, sick time, and personal days.

We Consider Applicants For All Positions On The Basis Of Merit, Qualifications And Business Needs, And Without Regard To Race, Color, National Origin, Religion, Sex, Gender Identity, Age, Disability, Alienage Or Citizenship Status, Ancestry, Marital Status, Creed, Genetic Predisposition Or Carrier Status, Sexual Orientation, Veteran Status, Familial Status, Status As A Victim Of Domestic Violence Or Any Other Status Or Characteristic Protected By Applicable Federal, State, Or Local Law.

The NBA is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace. To safeguard our employees and their families, our visitors, and the broader community from COVID-19, and in consideration of recommendations from health authorities and the NBA's own advisors, any individual working onsite in our New York and New Jersey offices must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The NBA will discuss accommodations for individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to a medical reason or sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance.

About the NBA

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a global sports and media organization with the mission to inspire and connect people everywhere through the power of basketball. Built around five professional sports leagues: the NBA, WNBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and Basketball Africa League, the NBA has established a major international presence with games and programming available in 214 countries and territories in 60 languages, and merchandise for sale in more than 200 countries and territories on all seven continents. NBA rosters at the start of the 2024-25 season featured a record-tying 125 international players from a record-tying 43 countries. NBA Digital's assets include NBA TV, NBA.com, the NBA App and NBA League Pass. The NBA has created one of the largest social media communities in the world, with more than 2.3 billion likes and followers globally across all leagues, team and player platforms. NBA Cares, the NBA's global social responsibility platform, partners with renowned community-based organizations around the world to address important social issues in the areas of education, inclusion, youth and family development, and health and wellness.