PMC: Senior Collection Specialist

Penske Media Corporation; Los Angeles, California (CA, MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) match

Flexible vacation policy

Job summary

Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is seeking a Senior Collection Specialist to manage accounts receivable for multiple subsidiaries in our digital and print media portfolio. You will partner with Accounting/Finance, Account Executives, and Agencies to minimize days sales outstanding.

The role is onsite 4 days a week and 1 day remote, aligning with our collaborative, office-first culture. The typical salary range is $70k–$80k plus bonus, with comprehensive benefits including PMC-paid healthcare and

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of AR/collections experience.
• Detail-oriented with strong verbal and written communication.
• Proficient in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Contact customers for past due invoices via phone and email.
• Research and resolve billing issues to ensure prompt payment.
• Reconcile AR ledger to verify posted payments.
• Follow up on inquiries and negotiate with past due accounts.
• Process invoices via client portal.
• Support cash applications for the billing team.
• Collaborate with Collection Manager on progress reporting.
• Prepare and distribute weekly collection reports in Excel.
• Manage multiple responsibilities efficiently.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Communication skills

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 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. We offer PMC-Paid Healthcare with no employee paycheck contributions on medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. PMC also offers Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter), an Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave, and a 401(k) Retirement Plan with an Employer match. Employees are also eligible to take advantage of company discounts and perks including Pet Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Mortgage discounts, and a variety of other savings on wellness, lifestyle, and financial essentials. As part of PMC’s dedication to consistently meeting employees’ needs, we have launched a new 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 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’s Rockin’ 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.