Senior Analyst, Theatrical Billing and Collections

The Paramount Domestic Theatrical Senior Analyst of Billings and Collections is responsible for billings and cash collections. The Senior Analyst will work with the Senior Manager and sales team and contact exhibitors to resolve A/R balance issues. The Senior Analyst is expected to rely on their experience and skills to review the department’s business process, system and offer ideas to improve productivity and efficiency 

This role can be located in Nashville, TN or Los Angeles, CA.

Key responsibilities may include but will not be limited to the following:

• Review sales terms and billings
• Work with Senior Manager to lead meetings with sales team
• Provide coverage for Senior Manager
• Send statements to Exhibitors
• Daily cash application
• Review A/R balances after cash application
• Research discrepancies and open A/R balances after cash application
• Manage automated cash application voucher interface with sub ledger system (TDS)
• Validate & manage cash received in TDS to ensure e-vouchers applied timely
• Update TDS with all wires
• Responsible for completing application of cash receipts within 2 days after receipt
• Responsible for handling more accounts than the other Analysts
• Work with Senior Manager on business process improvement and TDS system enhancement
• Assist Associates in acquiring missing Box Office Reports
• Notify Senior Manager of delinquent accounts that are at risk of defaulting on payment
• Initiate requests to take advanced required customers off advance required status
• Monthly updates to Senior Manager on aging A/R status
• Run Holds report and follow holds review business process
• Provide back up support to Associate on box office collections and box office data entry
• Provide Senior Manager with all supporting documentation on audit requests
• Handle Ad Hoc requests

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business or related field
• 5+ years related experience

Additional Qualifications

• General knowledge of accounting principles
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel (intermediate to advanced)
• Experience with SAP & Oracle E1 strongly preferred
• Experience in Media Industry a plus
• Experience in a multi-location company
• Experience in Media Billing and sales systems
• Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Analytical thinking and strong problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task and deal with ambiguity
• Ability to meet deadlines for management deliverables
• Ability to evaluate problems and identify a unique approach
• Ability to deal with conflicts in a cross functional environment
• Flexibility with work schedule
• Team oriented person who can focus on details
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to meet critical deadlines
• Self-motivator and innovative
• Ability to use discretion, maintain customer confidentially and act with integrity

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