Accounts Receivable Specialist

Summary: MediaNews Group is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to manage credit, collections, billing, and cash receipts. In addition to handling standard specialist duties, this role is entrusted with the organization's most complex and specialized accounts, specifically serving as the subject matter expert for Adtaxi as well as other "problem" or "special handling" accounts. The ideal candidate leverages advanced technical knowledge, accounting expertise, and elevated problem-solving skills to successfully oversee these specialized, high-complexity portfolios. Although this is a remote position, candidates must reside in Colorado or Ohio. What you will do: - Monitor A/R aging and customer accounts to minimize past due accounts - Perform customer credit analysis as needed - Initiate collection calls, emails, faxes and letters - Work with Advertising Managers on escalating collection actions - Distribute A/R aging reports and discuss issues with Advertising Managers - Use and maintain A/R collections module in Advertising System(s) - Perform Customer revenue and A/R trend analysis - Research, interpret, and resolve complicated account issues with minimal supervision - Collaborate with internal departments, including Sales, Billing, Cash Applications, and GL, to ensure accurate billing and timely collections - Take initiative to refine procedures, use tact and diplomacy in servicing the client and communicating with others and demonstrate ethical behavior What you will bring: - A comprehensive understanding of program-specific invoicing, revenue recognition, and payment processes - High accountability due to the financial complexity and business impact of