Accounts Receivable Credit & Collections Specialist

Media News Group is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our team! This position is responsible for credit and collections activities and will assist in billing, cash receipts, and other accounting tasks as needed.

The work schedule will be 8:00am - 5:00pm MST, Monday-Friday.

This is a remote position, but candidates must reside in Colorado or Ohio.

• 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 Circulation and Advertising Managers on escalating collection actions
• Use and maintain A/R collections module in Circulation and Advertising System(s)
• Perform Customer revenue and A/R trend analysis
• Ability to analyze and resolve problems with some supervision
• Accounting process and controls knowledge
• Demonstrated ability to create Excel spreadsheets using formulas as needed as well as 10 key proficiency
• Interpersonal skills and team collaboration skills, along with strong customer service skills
• Knowledge of automated collections/accounts Receivable/accounting systems preferred
• Proficiency with PC tools such as electronic mail software, word processor, presentation software, and spreadsheet software (Gmail, MSWord, PowerPoint, and Excel preferred)

• GED or high school diploma

The hourly range is $16.00 - $17.75 or required city/county minimum wage. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to geographic location, education, work experience, time in role, certifications, etc.

In addition to your salary, the Company offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, 401k, as well as paid time off and select paid holidays (all benefits are based on eligibility).

At Media News Group, our employees are our greatest asset. There are more than 100 different brands within our portfolio. In addition to our print products, we are a client-centric digital organization that brings scale, precision, and sophistication to digital marketing. Leveraging the belief that people matter as much as technology, our suite of products, including Adtaxi, helps advertisers solve complex marketing challenges with custom, performance-driven solutions.

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All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.