PMC: Senior Collection Specialist

Penske Media Corp.; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Parental Leave

401(k) match

Pet Insurance

Home & Auto Insurance

Mortgage discounts

Flexible vacation

Job summary

Penske Media Corp. seeks a detail-oriented Senior Collection Specialist to manage accounts receivable across multiple subsidiaries in digital and print media.

You will partner with Accounting/Finance, Account Executives, and Agencies to minimize days sales outstanding and ensure timely payments. This on-site role requires collaboration and team cohesion, with a typical schedule of four days in the office and one day remote.

Qualifications

• At least 3-5 years of Collection and/or Accounts Receivable experience.
• Detail oriented and great verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Contacting customers for payment of past due invoices via verbal and written communication
• Research and resolve billing/collection related issues as they arise to ensure prompt resolution and payment
• Reconcile the account receivable ledger to determine the payments are accurately posted
• Follow-up on inquiries, negotiate with past due accounts and recommend accounts to be referred to outside collections agency
• Processing invoices via client portal
• Provide assistance to the invoice/billing team in the way of cash applications
• Work closely with Collection Manager and Management on an ongoing basis to track collection efforts and to respond to individual requests regarding account information and/or analysis
• Prepare and Distribute weekly reporting via Excel
• Prioritizing and managing multiple responsibilities

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Attention to detail

Communication

Excel

Tools

NetSuite

Salesforce

Placements IO

Boostr

Job description

PMC: Senior Collection Specialist

Penske Media Corp., the parent to Variety, Rolling Stone, Deadline, Robb Report, and many others is hiring a detail-oriented Senior Collection Specialist to manage the accounts receivable for several subsidiaries in our digital and print media business. This role will partner with Accounting/Finance team as well as Account Executives and Agencies and is responsible for minimizing time elapsed between invoice billing and payments collected.

As PMC values in-person collaboration and team cohesion, employees work onsite 4 days a week and 1 day remotely with a focus on maintaining a vibrant and inclusive culture.

Typical tasks may include (but are not limited to):

• Contacting customers for payment of past due invoices via verbal and written communication
• Research and resolve billing/collection related issues as they arise to ensure prompt resolution and payment
• Reconcile the account receivable ledger to determine the payments are accurately posted
• Follow-up on inquiries, negotiate with past due accounts and recommend accounts to be referred to outside collections agency
• Processing invoices via client portal
• Provide assistance to the invoice/billing team in the way of cash applications
• Work closely with Collection Manager and Management on an ongoing basis to track collection efforts and to respond to individual requests regarding account information and/or analysis
• Prepare and Distribute weekly reporting via Excel
• Prioritizing and managing multiple responsibilities

Required Qualifications:

• At least 3-5 years of Collection and/or Accounts Receivable experience
• Detail oriented and great verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Excel

Preferred Experience:

• NetSuite
• Salesforce
• Placements IO or Boostr
• Minimum 2-3 years of general accounting experience
• Bank Accounts& Credit Card Reconciliations
• Print and/or digital media experience

A good faith estimate of the salary range is $70k - $80k upon hire + Bonus. Factors that could be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, years of experience and comparison to current employees already in this role. If you have more or less experience than specified on this job posting, please apply and list your salary expectations.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors).

It’s all About You…

PMC’s comprehensive benefits package is thoughtfully designed to support every aspect of your life, empowering you to thrive both personally and professionally.

• PMC-Paid Healthcare withno employee paycheck contributions on medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with an Employer match
• Pet Insurance
• Home & Auto Insurance
• Mortgage discounts
• A variety of other savings on wellness, lifestyle, and financial essentials
• Flexible Vacation Policy

At PMC, we believe working in a highly collaborative, office-first environment fosters real-time communication, spontaneous idea sharing, and stronger interpersonal relationships that drive innovation and team cohesion. PMC prioritizes in-person collaboration and does not offer remote-only roles.

About Penske Media Corporation (PMC)

Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is a leading global media and information services company whose award-winning content attracts a passionate monthly audience of more than 500 million people.Since 2004, PMC has been a pioneer in digital media and owns over 300 live events, while reaching audiences across all screens.Penske Media is recognized, as one of the Top 100 Private Companies in the United States and North America.

Our Companies & Brands

• Iconic Media Brands (PMX): Variety, Rolling Stone, The Verge, Billboard, The Hollywood Reporter, WWD, SHE Media, Robb Report, Deadline, Eater, Sportico, ARTnews, Fairchild Media, VIBE, IndieWire, SB Nation, ARTFORUM, POPSUGAR, Gold Derby, BEAUTY INC, Art in America, Punch, The Dodo and more.
• Live Events & Experiences: The Golden Globes, SXSW, Academy of Country Music Awards (ACMs), Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs), Dick Clark's New Year’sRockin’ Eve, SXSW London, American Music Awards (AMAs), and Latin Music Week.
• Data & Analytics: Luminate, the premier music and entertainment data and analytics company.

Global Footprint

PMC and its subsidiaries are co-headquartered in New York and Los Angeles, with additional offices spanning 14 countries worldwide.

Want to learn more?

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