Analyst, A/R OTC

Warner Media, LLC.; Ontario; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Warner Bros. Discovery is seeking an AR/Collections Analyst to join their team in Ontario. This role focuses on cash collections in a dynamic environment while ensuring compliance with company policies. Successful candidates will handle customer relations, process account receivables, and leverage SAP to track financial performance. Ideal applicants possess keen analytical and communication skills, with a background in account management preferred.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years' experience in Account Receivables/Collections.
• Fluent in English with excellent communication skills.
• Deep understanding of Media Math and the Order to Cash process.

Responsibilities

• Manage cash collections and monitor delinquent accounts.
• Initiate contact with customers to secure payment.
• Record financial information in the ERP system.

Skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Tools

SAP ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Your New Role:

The AR/Collections Analyst will focus on cash collections in a high transactional volume, positive team-oriented environment, with multiple revenue streams all while ensuring compliance with corporate collection and credit policies. This position is responsible for initiating contact to customers with delinquent balances, to secure payment and maintain customer goodwill. Incumbents confer with customers by telephone and e-mail to determine reason(s) for overdue payment, reviewing terms of the sale, service and/or contract with customer. The position is also charged with recording and maintaining information about the financial status and collection efforts into the ERP system in a timely basis. The role will provide meaningful insights and resolutions relative to receivable issues. Additionally, the role should understand the financial systems that support collections and contribute to the design and testing of systems and processes enhancements and performance. The Collections Portfolio Specialist will be critical in cultivating an environment that supports and reflects the Warner Bros Discovery brand.

Your Role Accountabilities:
• Apply cash received to customer accounts or follow up with customers regarding past-due payments; Monitor and reconcile all over age accounts; Assist with incoming customer payment allocation requests, Process, and reconcile account receivables and remittances, ensure that target collections are collected during the month, Preparing the statement of accounts for customers, and regularly following up for payments.
• Initiate customer refund requests,
• Follow-up on remittances with customers and understanding of adjustments in payments like WHT, Forex impact.
• Create AR aging reports, Address payment issues like double payments or other discrepancies.
• Provide updates to senior sales leaders on the payments.
• Maintain documentation for compliance reporting and audits.
• Create regular reports to accurately track financial information.
• Test new implementations and changes to the SAP system environment

Qualifications & Experiences:
• Fluent in English
• 1 to 3 years’ experience in Account Receivablesreconciliations/Collections
• Quick problem solver, team player, good time management skills
• Excellent listening, oral, and written communication skills
• Deep understanding of Media Math, SAP ERP
• Great organizational and interpersonal skills
• High level of analytical skills
• Complete understanding of the Order to Cash process.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work independently, creatively, and efficiently.
• Proven track record in meeting deadlines

Not Required but preferred experience:Experience in the Media Industry and/or Media Sales is preferred

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, union status, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.

If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.