MediaNews Group · 9 hours ago
Billing Specialist I
MediaNews Group is a client-centric digital organization established in 1985, focusing on providing sophisticated digital marketing solutions. The Billing Specialist I is responsible for managing billing processes for newspapers owned by the company, including entering advertising rates, processing contracts, and assisting with billing and customer service inquiries.
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Responsibilities
For assigned Properties (Newspapers), enter and test advertising rates and discount programs
Input and process advertising contracts; accurately assigning rates and ad tiers
Assist with generating billing for all advertising revenue
Assist sales organization with ad order entry and rating
Perform advertising research and assist with resolving unapplied balances Input advertising adjustments
Help resolve rating errors
Work “wrong rate and rating error queues” in Mactive
Field incoming calls with billing questions
Customer service to sales reps and external subscribers/advertisers
Take initiative to refine procedures, use tact and diplomacy in servicing the client and communicating with others and demonstrate ethical behavior
Qualification
Required
Accounting process and controls knowledge
Ability to read and comprehend written instructions (including process, policy and procedures manuals), correspondence and financial documents
Demonstrated ability to create Excel spreadsheets using formulas as needed
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Self-initiative, good interpersonal skills, attention to detail, team collaboration skills, customer-focused
Associate's degree or two years' experience within MNG required
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in business and/or a combination of college education and experience preferred
Knowledge of automated billing systems (Mactive and/or PBS system preferred)
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Life and disability insurance
401k
Paid time off
Select paid holidays
Company
MediaNews Group
MediaNews Group is in local, multi-platform news and information.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Recent News
Business News: Los Angeles Daily News
2025-11-27
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