Credit and Collections Analyst The Paramount Domestic Theatrical Analyst of Billings and Collections is responsible for billings and cash collections. The Analyst will work with the Theatrical Distribution team and sales team and contact exhibitors to resolve A / R balance issues. The Analyst is expected to rely on their experience and skill sets to review the department’s business process and system and offer ideas to improve productivity and efficiency.Reports to the Senior Manager of Billings and Collections- Paramount Responsibilities :
- Review sales terms and billings
- Provide coverage for other Team Members
- 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 (SMART)
- Validate & manage cash received in SMART to ensure e-vouchers applied timely
- Update SMART with all wires
- Responsible for completing applying cash receipts within 2 days after receipt
- Responsible for maintaining assigned accts and backup the other Analysts when necessary
- Work with Senior Manager on business process improvement and SMART system enhancement
- Assist Associates in obtaining missing Box Office Reports
- Notify Senior Manager of delinquent accounts and 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
Requirements : KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Bachelor’s degree in finance, business or related field4+ years related experienceGeneral knowledge of accounting principlesStrong knowledge of Microsoft Excel (intermediate to advanced)Experience with SAP & Oracle E1 strongly preferredExperience in Media Industry a plusExperience in a multi-location companyExperience in Media Billing and sales systemsStrong communication skills - oral, written, interpersonalAnalytical and strong problem-solving skillsAbility to multi-task and deal with ambiguityAbility to meet deadlines for management deliverablesAbility to evaluate problems and identify a unique approachAbility to deal with conflicts in a cross functional environmentFlexibility with work scheduleTeam oriented person who can focus on detailsAbility to operate in a fast-paced environmentAbility to meet critical deadlinesSelf-motivator and innovativeAbility to use discretion, maintain customer confidentially and act with integrityKEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
Analytical SkillsProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsStrong Communication SkillsKEY CONTACTS / INTERACTIONS
ExhibitorsSales Home OfficeTreasuryBank ContactsIT TeamSargoy AuditorsLegal DepartmentParamount LACompensation :
Up to $38.63 / hr. (W2)Req# PPCJP00000453