Accounts Receivable Specialist

About Us

Here at Vector Media, we lead the forefront of innovation in transit advertising. Since our inception in 1998, Vector Media has been at the cutting edge of transforming transit advertising into a dynamic arena for brand engagement and efficient reach to millions of Americans. Headquartered in NYC, our reach extends across the nation with offices and assets in over 50 markets.
Vector Media started with a vision to break the traditional OOH advertising mold by elevating transit advertising into a creative and data-informed medium. From city streets to transit systems, from digital billboards to unique experiential activations, our campaigns capture attention and create memorable interactions.

At Vector Media, we believe in the power of OOH advertising to not just reach people, but to move them. Our work covers a wide range of needs, from local businesses to global brands, each with its own story of impact and engagement. Our commitment to excellence and innovation has earned us trust and accolades within the industry and from our clients.
In a world where advertising spaces are cluttered, Vector Media stands out by making every message count. 

What We Value

• Creativity: We are resourceful, inventive and take pride in creating dynamic campaigns for our advertisers.
• Collaboration: We value diversity and work in concert as a team. It’s more fun that way.
• Thoughtfulness: We are purposeful in our goals and our efforts to achieve them. 
• Accountability: We are responsive and reliable and take ownership of our actions. 
• Growth: We value learning, as well as the ambition and perseverance it requires.
• Fun: We’re unabashedly cheeky at times, and never take ourselves too seriously. 

Position Summary

Vector Media is looking for a uniquely talented AR Specialist to join our Accounting Department. This position gives candidates the opportunity to be a part of a dynamic finance team while enhancing procedures in accounts receivable and will report to the Sr. Director of Accounting. This role will be involved in various stages of the sales process, from conducting credit reference checks to collecting on overdue invoices. The responsibilities also include reviewing billing with sales teams to ensure we can collect effectively, apply payments accurately and timely, and assist management with forecasting incoming cash payments. We seek a candidate with excellent communication skills, confident in the ability to contact outside parties regularly, and be professionally assertive.

Pay Range Details: $26.00 per hour - $30.00 per hour.

The pay range is subject to change and may be amended in the future. Experience, education, skills, and other factors are considered when determining the pay offered.

Who You Are:

• Ambitious self-starter with a positive attitude, and a great work ethic
• Adaptive to change who thrives in an environment where change is the norm.
• Collaborative yet capable of making independent decisions. 
• Data driven, not afraid to get your hands dirty, and are ready to help by deep diving into reporting and metrics anytime.
• Collaborative yet independent and loves working in a collaborative environment where you can make independent decisions.

What You’ll Bring:

• 1-3 years of accounts receivable experience
• BA in Accounting, preferred
• Experience with Oracle NetSuite or comparable accounting software, preferred
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, and other Office programs
• Solid organizational and analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

What You’ll Do:

• Responsible for day-to-day collections processes, such as accounts receivable billing review, collections, payment application, credit checks, and recording journals as needed
• Independently working with our sales teams to review aging reports and provide feedback for collections
• Reconciling payments with customer statements
• Assist department managers with month-end close for receivables, as well as annual audit procedures
• Ad-hoc projects