Media Finance Analyst

Role Overview

Reporting to Media Finance Supervisor, this analyst processes network, cable, syndication, local TV, and digital invoices for client payment and works with media investment teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure timely payment.

• Entry and processing of television, radio, cable and digital invoices in the Media Ocean/Prisma, Buying and Billing system, both manually and electronically.
• Manage the invoice approval process, which includes validating, investigating, and resolving discrepancies, working closely with the investment teams for timely resolution.
• Build relationships with vendors, respond to inquiries, request missing invoices, and review station statements to ensure all invoices are processed.
• Assist with pulling invoicing for internal and client audits.
• Process credits memos during posting periods.
• Manage electronic and hard copy file management.
• Create and analyze client billing, payables and media/open items reports from internal sources.
• Generate draft bills to be sent to teams for review and approval based on client billing schedule.
• Generate client invoices for media campaigns on a monthly basis.
• Prepare accurate and timely estimate and reconciliation billing for all client media activity, establishing clear and manageable timelines.
• Review and prepare client billing packet, including cover memo, ensuring accuracy.

• Self-starter with proven ability to drive projects from start to finish in a timely manner.
• Strong ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks with flexibility.
• Ability to build and maintain strong internal and external relationships.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present in a clear and actionable way.
• A collaborative team player who can work independently and as part of a matrix structure.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/Finance, Business or related field preferred.
• Proficient in Excel, including vlookups and pivot tables.
• Two years previous experience, preferably in media or agency environment, or A/P experience.
• Technologically inclined; previous experience with Media Ocean or Prisma desired.

$55,000 - $64,000 a year.

Actual base salary is determined upon factors such as experience, qualifications, training, certifications, and internal equity. The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Base salary is part of a total rewards package that includes highly competitive benefits like generous medical, dental, vision, pet insurance, commuter benefits, disability and life insurance coverage, 401(k) matching, up to 14 holidays per year, Do Good Day, and unlimited PTO.

Additional perks include employee social and wellness events, a DEI Council, auto purchase rebate program, monthly wellness allowance, and in-office amenities such as fresh kombucha and an in-house barista inside our beautiful, new vibrant El Segundo office.

This is a hybrid role, requiring a minimum of 2 days in-office per week.

Canvas Worldwide is an Equal Opportunity

Employer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

CA Applicants:
Canvas Worldwide practices Fair Chance Hiring.