TEGNA · 1 day ago
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expTEGNA Inc. is a leading media company that provides trusted local news and services. They are seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to maintain the accuracy of accounts receivable for assigned stations and collaborate with collectors to resolve credit balances.
AdvertisingBroadcastingMarketingMedia and EntertainmentTV
Responsibilities
Identify balances needing adjustment and prepares online adjustment requests for routing
Work with station personnel to move adjustment requests through the process per policy
Reconcile customer receivable accounts and timely applies prepayments to invoices
Research and reconcile account balances and account activity per station/customer request
Provide account statements upon request
Conduct research for short pay discrepancies and resolve to proper next actions
Build and maintain positive relationships with station personnel and collectors
Provide a high standard of customer service to both internal and external customers
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED
2 years of active experience with accounts receivable balances using an aged balance report as the primary source tool in a high-volume entry environment with responsibility for hundreds of accounts and collaborating with remote personnel
Knowledge of the accounting journal entry resulting from actions taken to resolve balances
Understanding of cash application and AR procedures and is a 'numbers' person
Ability to quickly learn and achieve proficiency in new software applications as needed
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including superior customer service skills
Professionalism and strong work ethic
Strong time-management and organizational skills
Preferred
Two or four-year degree
4 or more years of experience
Intermediate Excel skills – comfort exporting to Excel and manipulating results
Broadcast Industry experience
Wide Orbit Software experience
Benefits
TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.
Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA’s 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.
Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.
TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year.
Company
TEGNA
Tegna provides local news and services through its television stations and offers marketing solutions for businesses.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2025-08-19Acquired
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Dhanusha Sivajee
CEO
David Loving
President & General Manager
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