Accounts Receivable Specialist

Job Description

Our mission is to delight, engage, and inspire you through real-life storytelling.
Who are we?
We are a modern media company that engages a global audience of more than 300 million monthly viewers on all major digital, mobile, and streaming television platforms, with 700 million minutes watched each month. We create award-winning video content and original programming in the categories of Food, Travel, and Home & Design that we share with an engaged, passionate, and global community. Tastemade is built upon real data and an innovative approach to programming. We are changing the way the world watches, experiences, and engages with premium lifestyle content.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for passionate people who want to change the world through the art of storytelling. People that are driven to disrupt the status quo and not just looking for another job. We are seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our growing team!
Reporting directly to the Accounting Operations Manager, this role will ensure that Tastemade is preparing and delivering invoices and statements on a timely and accurate basis, as well as ensuring that the company is tracking and collecting payments from clients and partners.Our Values:
• Tell a great story. Develop original and untold stories that inspire, excite, and delight. Great storytelling has the power to not only entertain but to shape culture.
• Embrace our world. Be globally-minded-value inclusivity and diversity, respect the richness of all cultures, and appreciate those who are different from yourself.
• Be constantly curious. Ask questions. Find answers. Always look for opportunities to learn and experience something new.
• Create community through experience. Treat every moment as an opportunity to create meaningful experiences to share. Shared moments build community.
• Own the Outcome. Think and act like an owner. You are entrusted to do what is best for Tastemade and for our community.What you'll be doing:
• Review signed contracts and Insertion Orders (IO's) and prepare accurate billing schedules in Airtable
• Liaise with Account Executives for correct billing information and payment terms to ensure a seamless collections process
• Stay up to date on invoicing due dates on a daily/weekly/monthly basis.
• Develop a detailed understanding of the media and agency billing landscape. Maintain organized records of which customer portals are required and the follow up process for queries.
• Own the end to end collections process. Develop relationships with key client/agency personnel to facilitate query resolution and optimum collection times.
• Use judgement and investigative skills to go the extra mile to facilitate the resolution of invoice queries with our large corporate partners.
• Maintain detailed organized records on status of all collections and prepare monthly snapshot reports for senior management.
• Reconcile and prepare reporting for bankers and month end AR reconciliation.
• Take pride in staying organized and regularly file/archive documents so we're ready for external audits deadlines.
• Act as internal Tastemade Accounts Receivable point of contact
• Work cross functionally across the business owning all AR across Direct Sales (mostly), but also managing receivables for the Tastemade Streaming Network business and Licensing deals.
• Apply receipts against open AR and prepare the monthly bank reconciliation.
• Work with the senior management in the finance department with data to support cashflow forecasting.
• Support other Accounting projects, as necessaryWhat you'll bring:
• Minimum 3years Accounts Receivable, Media Billing or Ad Operations experience
• Advanced Excel skills a must, NetSuite proficiency a huge plus
• Strong quantitative and reconciliation skills
• Must have a can-do attitude and want to help others
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Full knowledge of Microsoft Office tools is required
• Great attention to detail
• Prior experience in posting payments is preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills and professional written tone in emails
• Personable and energetic, proactive and eager to learn
What Makes Us a Great Opportunity?
We prioritize an inclusive, People-first culture at Tastemade. From your first day, we strive to be a welcoming team that supports, nurtures and grows. We are also firm believers in ''walking the talk'' -- our employee-led workplace experience committees, DE&I groups, and wellness and philanthropic initiatives reflect much of our culture and build a sense of real community among our team. While working at Tastemade, you will collaborate with passionate, curious, and authentic peers, who are driven by our core values and equally enthusiastic about food, travel and home & design.
Total Rewards
• Competitive salary
• Stock options
• Flexible vacation policy and paid company holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, Life EAP, and 401K benefits
• Apple iMac, MacBook or equivalent hardware
• Monthly wellness stipend to support your physical and mental health
• Monthly electronics allowance to partially offset cell phone and internet costs
• One-time home office equipment stipend
• Professional development by way of a feedback-driven culture, regular performance check-ins, and in-house mentorship and support programs
• Collaborative, passionate, and fun colleagues!
*This role is a remote opportunity and can reside in any of the following states: CA, NY, NJ, CT, IL, TX, VA, DC, FL, OH, OR, GA, NE, and ME

Tastemade is committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruiting and interview process. If you require any assistance or need accommodations, please reach out to us at peopleops@tastemade.com
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We're an equal opportunity employer. We want applicants of diverse backgrounds and hire without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Experience Required:

Mid Level

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-ronjv1-18-220-64-128-42 in your application.