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Job Description
Description Accounts Receivable Analyst Location:
Los Angeles, CA Industry:
Media / Advertising Our client, a fast-paced Los Angeles media firm with stellar benefits, is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Analyst to oversee one direct report and lead complex media billing, pass-through revenue, and reconciliation activities. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented AR professional with recent experience in media, advertising, or agency environments who can manage high-volume billing processes while ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and strong client service. Key Responsibilities + Manage the full accounts receivable function, including invoicing, collections, cash applications, account analysis, and reporting. + Oversee one AR team member, providing day-to-day guidance, training, and workflow support. + Handle complex media billing, including client invoicing tied to campaigns, projects, vendor charges, and billing adjustments. + Manage and reconcile pass-through revenue and related billing activity to ensure proper recording and timely resolution of discrepancies. + Perform detailed account reconciliations and research billing variances, unapplied cash, short pays, and disputed balances. + Partner closely with account management, finance, and clients to resolve billing issues and improve AR processes. + Monitor aging reports and collections activity to maintain healthy receivables and reduce past-due balances. + Assist with month-end close activities related to receivables, billing, and revenue reporting. + Support process improvements, internal controls, and documentation related to AR and billing operations. Requirements Qualifications + 3+ years of recent accounts receivable and media billing experience required. + Recent experience with media billing, pass-through revenue, and reconciliation work is required. + Strong understanding of billing workflows, reconciliations, collections, and resolving complex client account issues. + Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment. + Proficiency in Excel and accounting/billing systems required. Preferred Background + Experience working in a media, advertising, agency, or marketing services environment. + Ability to navigate complex billing structures and high-volume transactional activity with accuracy and urgency.
