Billing Specialist II

Although this is a remote position, candidates must reside in Colorado or Ohio.

Responsibilities

• For assigned properties (newspapers), generate advertising billing files, ensuring the accuracy of data prior to submission
• Perform month-end processing
• Be a subject-matter expert in ad rating (Mactive system)
• Work "wrong rate" and "rating error" queues in Mactive, releasing ads to print
• Review the accuracy of contracts and rates entered by the SSC
• Be the key contact for local advertising departments for billing issues
• Transmit statement files to Shoom for eInvoicing
• Research and troubleshoot billing issues from the properties or internal questions
• Train new employees on the system and data entry
• Be responsible for testing and researching projects or system upgrades
• Assist with unapplied payments (adjustments)

Requirements

• Accounting process and controls knowledge
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions (including process, policy, and procedure 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, and a customer-focused mindset
• Associate’s degree or two years' experience within MNG required; 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 and select paid holidays (all benefits are based on eligibility)

Pay

The hourly range is $20.50 - $21.50. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to geographic location, education, work experience, time in role, and certifications.

About Us

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.