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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. · 1 hour ago

Accounts Receivable Analyst

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking an Accounts Receivable Analyst to support multiple markets in all aspects of accounts receivable. The role involves billing, cash application, and ensuring high-quality customer service while managing various financial tasks and reconciliations.

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Responsibilities

Daily lockbox reporting and research, posting all customer payments in Wide Orbit broken down between payments for invoices due and prepayments. Ensure amounts received per the Lockbox equal the amounts posted to Wide Orbit for the respective payment forms
Daily credit card and ACH reporting and research, posting all customer payments in Wide Orbit broken down between payments for invoices due and prepayments. Ensure amounts received for credits cards and ACH’s equal the amounts posted to Wide Orbit for the respective payment forms
Significant attention is required to ensure cross market payments are identified and listed separately on each market’s receipts reconciliation for Lockbox, Credit Card, and ACH
For short pay discrepancies, forwards the discrepancies to station Sales to research. Follow up with Sales is required to ensure resolution including verifying that the station prepares and obtains all required approvals on the Credit Adjustment form. Upon receipt, processes the Credit Adjustment for revenue adjustments
AR point of contact for monthly collection meetings with the stations. Prior to the RBM’s distributing the aging, the AR Analyst is required to review and “clean” the aging of immaterial amounts outstanding, ensure prepayments are applied to open invoices that have billed, and ensure that between station transfers are complete to ensure proper matching of billing and payments to the proper station
After the monthly collection meeting, the AR Analyst must follow up on the action items from the meeting to ensure that the stations are preparing all the proper Credit Adjustments identified in meeting. Ensure the timely processing of the Credit Adjustments to ensure no carryover items identified in the prior month’s meeting are carried forward
Assists station sales staff and customers when questions arise. Position is required to work closely with and provide first class quality customer service to customers and Sales
Applies unapplied payments for cash in advance and paid programming accounts
Completes broadcast and calendar month end billings, reconciles accounts receivable module preparing monthly roll forward from beginning of month balance to end of month balance based on sales, credit adjustments, and cash receipts for the month
Processes co-op billing for stations collecting scripts, matching with invoices, and obtaining proper notarization. Ensure all co-ops are completed within 5 days of close, with a copy of the notarized invoices and scripts scanned and placed in the co-op support folder on the shared drive (by market)
Research prior balance issues and provide detailed reconciliations of amounts paid, invoices, and credits to ensure all accounts within the aging are accurate
Work with markets Sales Management, Account Executives, and the Traffic Department on billing issues caused by incorrect rates, improper ISCI codes, and other issues which may require credit and reissue of corrected invoices
Performs other management requests and related duties as required

Qualification

Accounts ReceivableExcelWide OrbitAnalytical skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsAttention to detailCustomer focused

Required

Strong Excel skills required
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities
Self-motivated with strong interpersonal skills
Team player with exceptional oral/written communications skills
Proactive, high attention to detail, able to operate in a fast-paced environment
Highly customer focused

Preferred

Degree in Accounting or Management preferred (Associates or Bachelors)
Wide Orbit or OSi experience a plus, but not required
Minimum 2 years' experience in accounts receivable or general accounting a plus

Company

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

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Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

H1B Sponsorship

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2024 (2)
2023 (3)
2022 (3)
2021 (7)
2020 (3)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$2.5M
2017-09-06Post Ipo Equity· $2.5M
2003-12-05IPO

Leadership Team

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Bill Sammon
SVP
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Jerry Walsh
Senior Vice President of Local Content Development
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