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Billing Specialist II

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Accounting process and controls knowledge
  • Ability to read and comprehend written instructions
  • Demonstrated ability to create Excel spreadsheets using formulas
  • Associate’s degree or two years' experience within MNG required; Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

  • Generate advertising billing files for assigned properties
  • Perform month-end processing
  • Be a subject-matter expert in ad rating (Mactive system)
  • Research and troubleshoot billing issues from properties or internal questions

Key facts

Other skills

  • Spreadsheets
  • Problem Solving
  • Detail Oriented
  • Social Skills

About the company

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The San Diego Union-Tribune

Newspaper Publishing

The San Diego Union-Tribune, LLC, is San Diego’s most dynamic media company and the region’s most trusted and comprehensive source of local news and information. The San Diego Union-Tribune serves more people in more places on more platforms than any other media company in San Diego. Every week, the Union-Tribune reaches more than 96% of all San Diego County households by leveraging the combined strength of its integrated media portfolio: the Pulitzer Prize-winning newspaper, the Union-Tribune; the region’s leading website, SanDiegoUnionTribune.com; the weekly entertainment guide, Night + Day; the entertainment and nightlife website, PacificSanDiego.com; Spanish-language product Hoy San Diego and additional home-delivered products. Through its broad coverage of the community and its multiple media platforms serving all audiences across the region, the Union-Tribune delivers news, information and ideas that improve the quality of life of San Diegans and help make San Diego a better place.

Company details

IndustryNewspaper Publishing
Company size201 - 500

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Job description

Summary:

MediaNews Group is seeking a Billing Specialist II to join our team. This position is responsible for billing processes for all properties (newspapers) owned by MediaNews Group. This includes, but is not limited to: rating, billing, custom contracts, special pricing, contract entry, and adjustments.

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

What you will do:

  • 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)

What you will bring:

  • 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 and Compensation:

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, 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

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