Billing Specialist I

Summary:

This position is responsible for circulation billing processes for assigned properties (newspapers) owned by MediaNews Group. This includes home delivery, single-copy, commercial delivery, and carrier payments.

What you will do:

• Generate billing files for assigned properties, ensuring data accuracy prior to submission

• Enter returns and check for accuracy

• Process adjustments for carriers and single-copy accounts

• Ensure carrier pay files are submitted to AP for timely payment

• Manage subscriber refunds

• Work with Circulation Operations and the GL team to resolve discrepancies and provide support

• Collaborate with other billing team members to manage shared mailboxes

• Take initiative to refine procedures, use tact and diplomacy in servicing the client and communicating with others

• Accurately interpret financial documents, corporate policies, and standard operating procedures

What you will bring:

• Knowledge of accounting processes and controls

• Strong written communication skills with a focus on drafting clear, structured, and professional email correspondence

• Excellent verbal communication and active listening skills to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external vendors

• 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

• Associate’s degree preferred, but not required

• 1–3 years of billing experience preferred, but not required

Benefits and Compensation:

The hourly wage is $18.50. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to geographic location, education, work experience, time in role, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, the Company offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, 401k, as well as paid time off and select paid holidays (all benefits are based on eligibility). Please click the following link for more detailed information: www.mymedianewsgroup.com

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.

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EEO Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

How To Apply:

• Please submit an online application along with your resume for this position here

Closing Date:

• Continuous recruitment until the position is filled

Conditions of Employment: 

• A full pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process. Must be willing to submit and pass the necessary required checks