Coordinator, Accounts Receivable

Job Description

Canada

eOne Canada is a talent-driven independent studio that specializes in the development, acquisition, production, financing, and distribution of entertainment content. As part of global play and entertainment company Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS), eOne Canada is focused on developing and bringing to global markets the best content across all media, in both English and French, including: theatrical film; scripted, unscripted, and family television; podcasts; digital, AR and VR content; and immersive and live entertainment. Through its extensive reach and scale, and a deep commitment to high-quality entertainment, eOne unlocks the power and value of creativity.

The Company's diversified network of creative partners and companies include Montréal-based Les Films Séville, the eOne Podcast Network, and award-winning emerging content and technology studio Secret Location.

Position Summary:

We have an opportunity for an experienced collection professional who will interact regularly with the company's customers and work closely with the finance and operations teams.

Key Responsibilities:
• Contact customers on a regular basis (or as the need arises) regarding payment status. Scope of collections will be for all TV Group receivables - international sales, third party royalty/overages, production and development, intercompany, and charge-backs.
• Documenting daily collections activity
• Implement ''best practice'' credit and collection policies and procedures for optimal DSO results (i.e. standardize customer collection communications, such as through system generated notices and account statements, etc.).
• Coordinate with customers to ensure all forms are up-to-date and accurate.
• File Withholding Tax certificates with CRA and collect Withholding Tax amounts from customers on annual basis
• Forecast anticipated collections by customer based on responses from collection inquiries.
• Identify delinquent accounts that require escalated action to collect (i.e. seek involvement of the sales team, issue notice of default, legal action).
• Research account disputes and billing discrepancies.
• Track daily cash collections to ensure accurate application by Coordinator, Accounts Receivable.
• Performing account/payment reconciliations
• Adhoc reports as required

Key Competencies:
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent work experience in the collections field. Experience working with customers in the media, television production and distribution industries is an asset.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are a must. You are confident and authoritative when needed but are also sensitive to the client relationship.
• Very strong computer, quantitative and analytical skills required – ability to create schedules from scratch, manipulate large volumes of data into useful reports, pivot tables using Excel, analyze data, etc.
• Ability to interpret contracts and legal documents.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a definite plus.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Someone who is a fast learner and self-starter, diligent and reliable, and who takes ownership and pride in their work.
• Excellent organizational, time management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to balance multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to roll up ones' sleeves to get the job done.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Customer service oriented.

What you'll be a part of:
• Break time: free snacks, winter holiday office closures, reduced hours in summer
• Party time: office bar carts, after work drinks, holiday and summer parties, and sometimes just because
• Be inspired: regular film screenings, concerts, and opportunity to get involved in industry events
• The office: modern facilities, in house screening rooms, more snacks, and swag
• Build a better world: transcend entertainment to our corporate social responsibility activities. Plan a social event.
• Promote healthy lifestyles. Go green. Give back.
• Grow: develop your career and shape your future

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rv9bbj-3-144-172-115-42 in your application.