Linear Collections Analyst

Job Description

The Linear Collections Analyst is responsible for maintaining a large volume Ad Sales Linear Cable portfolio, which includes managing, identifying & resolving discrepancies, along with maintaining an acceptable payment pattern and relationship with clients. The Collector will be challenged to use multiple collection methods / techniques in order to maximize cash flow and minimize bad debt risk. The Collector is a key player in the organization and impacts VIACOMCBS' bottom line. The role is in the Order to Cash organization based in in New York.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee Linear Cable Collections portfolio of approx. $100M –includes actively resolving discrepancies & translating to cash.
• Actively collect $100.0M of Ad Sales Linear receivables.
• Contacting customers for the prompt collection or resolution of the aged receivables using email, telephone calls, etc.
• Performing follow-up's on accounts with significant aging or past due amounts.
• Managing & solving customer disputes (ensuring proper communication with ad sales, csr's & stakeholders).
• Meeting individual cash collection targets (Aging, DSO, % of Overdue, etc.).
• Providing the management team with periodic cash forecast projections.
• Working closely with other departments / functions to understand the specific issues causing payment delays; also directly involved in determining the most appropriate course of action (account holds, payment plans, etc.).
• Supporting customer's ad-hoc requests (statement of accounts, invoice copies, backup documentation, accounts reconciliations, etc.).
• Working closely with various department, playing an active role during month end close activities.
• Ensuring that Accounts Receivable ledgers are properly managed.
• Supporting the Cash Application team in the account reconciliation process (addressing cash application issues and following-up with customers on missing documentation & remittances).
• Providing detailed backup explanation of AR balances to both internal & external auditors.
• Advise Credit department in a timely manner of all accounts experiencing financial difficulties.
• Run, prepare and analyze various reports, including the discrepancy report, Cash package and monthly aging reports.
• Prepare linear month checks for Director's review.
• Work within a team environment to achieve established common goals and deadlines, including established Linear cash targets.
• Work on month end close jointly with NY & Buenos Aires Team -may include applying cash.

Qualifications:
• Bachelors degree in Accounting , Finance or Economic preferred.
• General knowledge of accounting principles.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel & Word.
• Strong communication skills - oral, written, interpersonal.
• Strong Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and deal with ambiguity.
• Demonstrated the ability to be a team player and possess strong work ethic and integrity.
• Ability to operate in a fast paced environment and meet critical deadlines.
• Self motivator and innovative.
• Demonstrated excellent organizational skills.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills.
• Collections experience a plus.
• Experience in cable industry a plus.

ViacomCBS is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

ViacomCBS believes in creating environments that allow our primary focus to remain on providing entertainment, education and information to our millions of viewers around the world. As part of this commitment to health and safety, ViacomCBS requires COVID-19 vaccines for current US employees, including all newly hired employees, subject to applicable law. Union employees are subject to what is outlined in their applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rom193-3-147-104-120-42 in your application.