Billing Specialist II

Summary

MediaNews Group is a media organization seeking a Billing Specialist II to support billing processes for its newspaper properties. The role manages advertising billing, rating, contracts, pricing, adjustments, month-end processing, billing issue resolution, system testing, and employee training.

Responsibilities

• For assigned properties (newspapers), generate advertising billing files, ensuring the accuracy of data prior to submission
• Perform month-end processing
• Be a subject-matter expert in ad rating (Mactive system)
• Work "wrong rate" and "rating error" queues in Mactive, releasing ads to print
• Review the accuracy of contracts and rates entered by the SSC
• Be the key contact for local advertising departments for billing issues
• Transmit statement files to Shoom for eInvoicing
• Research and troubleshoot billing issues from the properties or internal questions
• Train new employees on the system and data entry
• Be responsible for testing and researching projects or system upgrades
• Assist with unapplied payments (adjustments)

Skills

• Accounting process and controls knowledge
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions (including process, policy, and procedure manuals), correspondence, and financial documents
• Demonstrated ability to create Excel spreadsheets using formulas as needed
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Self-initiative, good interpersonal skills, attention to detail, team collaboration skills, and a customer-focused mindset
• Associate's degree or two years' experience within MNG
• Bachelor's degree in business and/or a combination of college education and experience
• Knowledge of automated billing systems (Mactive and/or PBS system)

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Accounting process and controls knowledge
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions (including process, policy, and procedure manuals), correspondence, and financial documents
• Demonstrated ability to create Excel spreadsheets using formulas as needed
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Self-initiative, good interpersonal skills, attention to detail, team collaboration skills, and a customer-focused mindset
• Associate's degree or two years' experience within MNG

Nice to Haves

• Bachelor's degree in business and/or a combination of college education and experience
• Knowledge of automated billing systems (Mactive and/or PBS system)

Benefits

• Remote position for candidates residing in Colorado or Ohio
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Select paid holidays