Accountant - Accounts Receivable

Hubbard Radio in Minneapolis/St. Paul is seeking an Accountant. 

Hubbard Radio-Twin Cities is a full-service media company with legendary radio stations and cutting-edge digital solutions. We serve the Greater Minneapolis-Saint Paul community and offer a menu of marketing services including radio, full-service digital, influencer marketing, creative services, custom content, podcasts and events. At Hubbard, we're looking for the best people in local media to help build dominant brands that connect consumers and advertisers to build better businesses and communities. We succeed by always doing the right thing with focus, urgency, and passion.

Qualifications

  • Excellent understanding of Accounts Receivable and Revenue accounting theory, along with internal controls relevant to this function.
  • Outstanding analytical and communication skills required.
  • Demonstrated ability to take initiative to improve process/systems, complete projects and meet multiple monthly deadlines.
  • Prefer Bachelor or Associates Degree in Accounting with 2-4 years minimum directly related experience.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. The company will make reasonable physical accommodations to facilitate the ability to perform essential job functions.

Other:

This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background and consumer financial history background check. Background check information will be used in a confidential and non-discriminatory manner consistent with State and Federal Law.

Compensation and Benefits

When extending an offer, the company considers a variety of factors such as (but not limited to) the candidate's work experience, education/training & key skills as well as internal peer equity and other market and business considerations.

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Job Overview

Position is responsible for all monthly Accounts Receivable activity for Hubbard Radio-MSP, properties include KSTP-AM, KSTP-FM, KTMY-FM, and Hubbard Digital Twin Cities.

Job Responsibilities

  1. Perform monthly billing functions.  Related responsibilities include pre-billing verification, adjustments, processing invoices/statements, month-end close/balancing, journal entries, e-invoicing, special handling requests, etc.
  2. Process monthly commission statements for all Account Managers.
  3. Process on-air talent payments and respond to payment related inquiries from talent. 
  4. Cash application, including lockbox and credit card processing, along with related tracking.
  5. Daily communication with Sales teams regarding contracts that are pre-pay and approve credit restricted client orders, upon payment.
  6. Routine reconciliation of select general ledger accounts that relate to client billing and related expense.  Initiate adjustment requests as needed.
  7. Field A/R related inquiries, these require prioritization and timely responses.  Inquiries may lead to client account reconciliation, research, etc.
  8. Assist with collection activities, collaborating with Account Managers as needed.  Identify concerning collection matters and escalate to Credit Manager.
  9. Be pro-active with implementing operating efficiencies, with goal of improving accuracy and timeliness of A/R work product/processes.
  10. Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others. Build strong working relationships with co-workers, clients, etc.
  11. Back-up Accounting Manager on select tasks.
  12. Other duties and special projects as assigned.
  13. Reports to work on time and works established schedule/hours. Attendance is critical during month-end close cycle.  Ability to work other hours or alternate schedules as needed, as assigned by manager, or as required to complete a project or task.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets.

Diversity Statement

Hubbard Broadcasting has been committed to representing the communities we serve since our founding over 100 years ago. The same holds true today. We know the best way to accomplish this is by recruiting and retaining top talent from diverse cultures, life experiences, and world views. With dignity and respect, we value YOU and everything that makes YOU uniquely YOU.

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