Accounts Receivable Specialist

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Hiring Remotely in United States
Remote
1-3 Years Experience
Cloud • Consumer Web • Digital Media • News + Entertainment
Transforming the future of media! We pride ourselves on sharing engaging stories that inform, inspire, and connect!
The Role
The Accounts Receivable Specialist at MediaNews Group is responsible for managing credit and collections activities, assisting with billing and cash receipts, and maintaining customer accounts to minimize past dues. This position involves initiating collection communications and conducting customer credit analysis while collaborating with management on collection strategies.
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Summary:
MediaNews Group is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our team! This position is responsible for credit and collections activities and will assist in billing, cash receipts, and other accounting tasks as needed.
Work schedule will be 10:00 am - 7:00 pm, Monday-Friday. Some overtime and weekends may be required on rare occasions.
*This is a remote role but you must reside in the state of Ohio.
What you will do:

  • Monitor A/R aging and customer accounts to minimize past due accounts
  • Perform customer credit analysis as needed
  • Initiate collection calls, emails, faxes and letters
  • Work with Circulation and Advertising Managers on escalating collection actions
  • Distribute A/R aging reports and discuss issues with Circulation and Advertising Managers
  • Use and maintain A/R collections module in Circulation and Advertising System(s)
  • Perform Customer revenue and A/R trend analysis
  • Take initiative to refine procedures, use tact and diplomacy in servicing the client and communicating with others and demonstrate ethical behavior


What you will bring:

  • Ability to analyze and resolve problems with some supervision
  • Accounting process and controls knowledge
  • Strong sense of urgency combined with attention to detail
  • Demonstrated ability to create Excel spreadsheets using formulas as needed as well as 10key proficiency
  • Analytical skills, initiative, and attention to detail
  • Interpersonal skills and team collaboration skills, along with strong customer service skills
  • Demonstrated knowledge of automated collections/accounts Receivable/accounting systems preferred
  • GED or high school diploma; Associate's degree preferred


The hourly wage is $17.75. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, time in role, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, MediaNews Group offers a comprehensive benefits package, and 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
Who we are:
At MediaNews Group, our employees are our greatest asset. MediaNews Group (MNG) was established in 1985 and has over 4,000 employees nationwide including subsidiaries and other corporate affiliates. There are more than 100 different brands within our portfolio. In addition to our print products, we are a client-centric digital organization that brings scale, precision, and sophistication to digital marketing. Leveraging the belief that people matter as much as technology, our suite of products, including Adtaxi, helps advertisers solve complex marketing challenges with custom, performance-driven solutions. Readers turn to us for all the news and information that matters to them nationwide. Adtaxi is an exclusive program with the ability to reach 196M or 95% of the U.S. wired population that was established in 2010. Learn more at www.medianewsgroup.com.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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HQ: Denver, CO
4,000 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 1985

What We Do

At MediaNews Group, our employees are our greatest asset.

MediaNews Group (MNG) was established in 1985 and has over 4,000 employees nationwide including subsidiaries and other corporate affiliates. There are more than 100 different brands within our portfolio. In addition to our print products, we are a client-centric digital organization that brings scale, precision, and sophistication to digital marketing. Leveraging the belief that people matter as much as technology, our suite of products, including Adtaxi, helps advertisers solve complex marketing challenges with custom, performance-driven solutions. Readers turn to us for all the news and information that matters to them nationwide. Adtaxi is an exclusive program with the ability to reach 196M or 95% of the U.S. wired population that was established in 2010. Learn more at www.medianewsgroup.com.

Why Work With Us

We are a team-first culture that ensures every employee has the opportunity to grow and learn. At MNG, we promote from within and work with team members to achieve their full potential. We truly believe that failure is not a setback, but an opportunity. Join our team and feel good about what you're doing and where you're going!

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Hybrid Workspace

Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

The majority of our roles are 100% remote excluding Production & Circulation although some roles require customer visits or occasional in office work. We do not have any intention of returning to an in office environment/culture.

Typical time on-site: Not Specified
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