Accounting Specialist, Accounts Receivable

Accounting Specialist, Accounts ReceivableWork Locations: With the exception of some select roles that have in-office requirements, A+E Global Media operates on a flexible model that allows for remote, hybrid or full time in office work (in certain locales).Office locations include New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Stamford, CT.Our list of eligible states in which employees may work remotely includes: California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.Most people don't realize the importance of the Finance department in keeping our business operating without hitches and delays. That's probably because we oversee many of the more quietly glamorous, back-office functions that drive our bottom line. We not only forecast, build and manage budgets, we also collect and analyze important data that helps leadership make the best decisions. All of this sounds exciting to you because you love numbers and spreadsheets, and especially love great entertainment.The Accounting Specialist, Accounts Receivable supports the day-to-day accounts receivable operations for A+E Global Media's Media Solutions (aka Ad Sales) business. This role with the Accounts Receivable team will help ensure the timely and accurate billing, cash application, account reconciliation, and resolution of outstanding receivables across the entire Ad Sales customer base.The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and enjoys solving problems while collaborating across multiple business areas. This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in media advertising revenue, order-to-cash processes, financial reporting, and operational accounting, while building the skills necessary for career progression.Responsibilities: Accounting Specialist, Accounts ReceivableSupport Domestic Ad Sales accounts receivable activities by monitoring billing, cash application, and outstanding receivables across both Linear and Digital advertising revenue streams.Monitor and analyze Accounts Receivable aging reports, investigate outstanding items, and assist with manual cash application, billing adjustments, and account corrections when automated processes require intervention.Assist AR manager with billing activities in WideOrbit, Operative, and SAP by validating billing information and coordinating billing adjustments with internal business partners as needed.Research customer payment activity and support accurate cash application to maintain the integrity of customer account balances.Partner with Sales, Sales Operations, Traffic, Revenue Management, Revenue Accounting, Finance, and external customers to investigate discrepancies, resolve issues, and support an efficient order-to-cash process.Prepare AR reports, aging summaries, cash reports, and account reconciliations for management review monthly.Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, reporting, and analysis of open receivables.Support internal and external audit requests by preparing schedules, documentation, and supporting analyses.Maintain accurate customer account records, payment history, dispute documentation, and supporting files in accordance with company policies.Maintain and update current Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), while streamlining documentation to support consistency, efficiency, and future reference.Identify trends, recurring issues, and process improvement opportunities that enhance billing accuracy, cash application efficiency, reporting, and internal controls.Assist with system implementations, process transformation initiatives, testing activities, and documentation updates as the department continues to improve and modernize its operations.Utilize SAP, SAP S/4 HANA, Operative, WideOrbit, Microsoft Office (with an emphasis on Excel), and AI-enabled tools such as ChatGPT and Shortcut AI, to improve productivity, automate repetitive tasks, and enhance reporting accuracy.Assist with special projects, ad hoc analyses, and other Accounts Receivable responsibilities as business needs evolve.Requirements: Accounting Specialist, Accounts ReceivableBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.1–3 years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Accounting, Finance, or a related business function.Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.Proficient in Microsoft Excel.Experience with SAP, including S/4 Hana, Operative, WideOrbit, or similar ERP and media order management systems preferred.Experience using AI tools (such as ChatGPT, Shortcut AI, etc) to improve efficiency, reporting, documentation and workflow automation preferred.Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively and timely across multiple departments.Ability to manage competing priorities while consistently delivering accurate, high-quality work.Professionalism, reliability, accountability and willingness to learnPreferred Qualifications:A passion for solving business problems through analysis, collaboration, and continuous learning.Strong customer service and relationship-building skills when working with both internal and external stakeholders.The ability to identify trends, investigate discrepancies, and recommend practical process improvements.An interest in learning the media advertising business and developing expertise in the complete order-to-cash lifecycle.A proactive approach to leveraging technology, automation, and AI to improve operational efficiency.CompensationHourly Pay Range: $33.75 - $38.81 Annual Incentive Target: 5%The annual/hourly pay range displayed serves as a good faith estimate of the minimum and maximum base pay range for this role. Compensation for the role will be based on a number of different factors such as a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, location, and experience. A+E offers a competitive total compensation package, which includes healthcare coverage, 401k matching, and a range of other benefits. Learn more at Global Media proudly provides equal employment opportunity for all employees and job applicants, and makes employment decisions consistent with this principle. The company's employment actions and decisions – including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, demotion, compensation, transfer, layoff, and termination – are made without regard to an employee's race, color, religion, creed, age, national origin, ancestry, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, alienage or citizenship status, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, family and medical leave status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. A+E Global Media is a joint venture of the Hearst Corporation and The Walt Disney Company. We are proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans.