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Senior Accounting Specialist

Employer
The Washington Post
Location
Washington, DC
Closing date
Dec 18, 2021

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Industry
Media / Journalism / Advertising
Function
Accountant
Hours
Full Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)
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Job Details

Job Description

Our Circulation Billing department is on the lookout for a Senior Accounting Specialist. Someone who knows the ins and outs of intricate business and private individual accounts and can communicate effectively with the independent agents responsible for delivering The Washington Post every day. It's a fast-paced position in a dynamic team whose exciting challenges will put your accounting knowledge and experience to the test.

Alignment
  • You have a commitment to excellence in customer service
  • You can work independently and are also team-oriented
  • You prioritize and meet deadlines
  • You complete your tasks and projects quickly
  • You demonstrate grace under pressure and thrive in a fast-paced environment


Responsibilities
  • Perform weekly analysis on client debt and withhold payments in accordance with provided guidelines
  • Perform semi-annual analysis of unclaimed property for print subscribers
  • Perform weekly analysis of subscribers with outstanding debt omitted from termination process
  • Validation of new agent contract rates and recurring provisions
  • Suggest, request and test enhancements to billing system to streamline and/or automate processes
  • Assist in resolving General Ledger variances
  • Provide monthly metrics to management
  • Assist with annual internal audit requests
  • Assist in print subscriber write-off and recovery process
  • Process daily billing for our print subscribers
  • Calculate and execute financial adjustments on subscriber accounts
  • Create accurate and complete billing statements for agents
  • Maintain integrity of billing files and transmissions
  • Respond promptly to inquiries from agents, call center reps and subscribers
  • Resolve billing discrepancies through calculations and analysis
  • Perform credit card reconciliations and chargebacks
  • Process agent change forms
  • Perform other duties as assigned


Qualifications
  • 2-3 years' experience in billing or accounting
  • Computer literacy and intermediate or advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Accounting or business degree preferred


The Post strives to provide its readers with high-quality, trustworthy news and information while constantly innovating. That mission is best served by a diverse, multi-generational workforce with varied life experiences and perspectives. All cultures and backgrounds are welcomed.

The innovation doesn't end in the Newsroom - dozens of teams power The Washington Post. We are now hiring the next innovator - how will you Impact Tomorrow?

#washpostlife

Company

Thank you for your interest in a career with The Washington Post. We invite you to review all of our open positions to find the one that's right for you. We look forward to receiving your resume!


Since it first began publication more than 130 years ago, The Washington Post has grown into one of the most storied and respected news organizations in the world. A subsidiary of The Washington Post Company, today's Post is the indispensable guide to Washington. In print, we enjoy the highest penetration of any major metropolitan newspaper in the United States. On the web, we have the third largest news website with 17 million unique visitors each month, and have recently launched a celebrated news app for the iPad. We serve Washington in all media, on any platform, including paid products, events, and tailored content.

More broadly, The Washington Post Company delivers quality products to today's students, readers and viewers. What unites our company is the immediacy of our products and services, created by teachers and tutors at Kaplan; reporters and editors at our media properties; and associates at Cable ONE.
Washington Post Media views its employees as its most valuable asset and provides a comprehensive benefits package to promote healthy and balanced lives at work and at home. We offer competitive salaries, opportunities for training and career advancement and an outstanding, progressive benefits package including:
Health and dental benefits
Flexible healthcare and dependent care spending accounts
401(k) and company-funded cash balance plan
Life and disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Adoption assistance
Domestic partner benefits
Employee assistance program
Employee referral program
 

Company info
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Location
1301 K Street, N.W.
 Washington
DC
20036
US
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