Accounts Receivable Specialist

TEGNA, one of the most geographically diverse broadcasters in the U.S., is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our Shared Services team. This position will be part of the TEGNA corporate team with company-wide responsibility but will be physically located at our NBC Affiliate in Indianapolis, WTHR. The Accounts Receivable Specialist will be responsible for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the accounts receivable sub-ledger for assigned stations/accounts. Additionally, in collaboration with collector and stations sales, the Specialist will resolve credit balances – refund, application, or transfer. Overall, this position is responsible for a “clean” aging providing collectors accurate balances when making their collection calls.

Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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

Required Qualifications:

• 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 Qualifications:

• 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

About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA’s OTT advertising service. For more information, visit www.TEGNA.com.

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free, EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. We encourage and consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, veteran status or genetic information.

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