Accounts Receivable Specialist — Broadcast Finance for Local News

TEGNA, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Nine paid holidays per year

Teladoc virtual doctor visits

Spring Health therapy sessions

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

TEGNA Inc. in Indianapolis, IN seeks an Accounts Receivable Specialist to maintain AR sub-ledger accuracy, resolve credit balances, and support collectors with clean aging. This role collaborates across stations and the Shared Services team to ensure timely cash applications and accurate invoicing.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in AR, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication. A high school diploma or GED is required; a two- or four-year degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2 years of active AR experience in a high-volume environment.
• Knowledge of cash application and AR procedures.
• Ability to learn new software quickly.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Professionalism and strong work ethic.
• Time-management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify balances needing adjustment and prepares online adjustment requests for routing.
• Work with station personnel to move adjustment requests through the process per policy.
• Reconcile customer receivable accounts and timely applies prepayments to invoices.
• Research and reconcile account balances and account activity per station/customer request.
• Provide account statements upon request.
• Conduct research for short pay discrepancies and resolve to proper next actions.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with station personnel and collectors.
• Provide a high standard of customer service to both internal and external customers.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Two-year degree

Four-year degree

Tools

Excel

Wide Orbit Software

Job description

TEGNA Inc. in Indianapolis, IN seeks an Accounts Receivable Specialist to maintain AR sub-ledger accuracy, resolve credit balances, and support collectors with clean aging. This role collaborates across stations and the Shared Services team to ensure timely cash applications and accurate invoicing.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in AR, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication. A high school diploma or GED is required; a two- or four-year degree is preferred.