Description Position at Ziff Davis

Accounts Receivable Analyst

Ziff Davis (NASDAQ: ZD) is a vertically focused digital media and internet company whose portfolio includes leading brands in technology, shopping, gaming and entertainment, health and wellness, connectivity, cybersecurity, and martech.
  About The Role:We are currently looking for an Accounts Receivable Analyst to add to our dynamic team. The Accounts Receivable Analyst reports directly to the VP of Finance and is focused on managing all transactional aspects of a digital partner settlement platform and related business operations.   We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Analyst to join our finance team. This critical role will be responsible for managing and optimizing our accounts receivable processes, with a strong focus on leveraging advanced Excel capabilities, utilizing various financial systems, and expertly handling multi-currency transactions. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem-solver with a keen eye for discrepancies and a commitment to maintaining accurate and efficient financial records.

 

What You’ll Do:
Client billing and account analysis, including preparing client monthly statements and related distributionAssure timely collection of monies dueAssure timely and accurate client invoicing for gift cards manufactured and marketing campaignsMake recommendations to improve quality of invoicing and collection proceduresWeekly reporting of invoicing totals/aging totals/cash receipts/invoice adjustmentsRefine internal analysis leveraging the internal reporting system that creates operational efficienciesWork with all teams including technical, legal, acct/finance to ensure proper reconciliation of invoicing data and internal reporting systemsPerform detailed data analysis of contracts and related data required and related contractual complianceParticipate and provide recommendations for organizational & process changes that may be required to support the settlement processDevelop new global settlement on-boarding process that will be common across all clients and territoriesUtilize advanced Excel functions (e.g., VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, SUMIFS, PivotTables, Power Query) to manipulate, analyze, and present large datasets efficiently.Proficiently navigate and utilize various financial systems for invoice processing, payment application, credit management, and dispute resolution.Process and reconcile accounts receivable transactions in multiple currencies, accurately applying exchange rates and managing currency fluctuations.

 

Qualifications:
Two years experience in accounts receivable account analysis, billing, currency conversions and collectionsKnowledgeable in US GAAPAbility to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environmentSuperior spreadsheets skills and a good knowledge of Microsoft ExcelPayment, clearing, settlement, accounting, electronic funds transfer/ACH system experience or other financial systems a plus Database experience – creation of custom queries using internal reporting systemsStrong critical thinking skillsHigh attention to detail and accuracyStrong verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work with both technical and business teamsAbility to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

  

  

We Offer Great Benefits:Company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance (including domestic partner coverage) + pet insuranceFlexible Vacation / Paid Time OffCharitable Giving Programs that include Paid Time off to volunteer and donation matchFamily Planning Programs like MAVEN Fertility ConciergePregnancy and Paid Parental Leave (up to 16 weeks)401K savings plan with employer match Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)Wellness Programs: Gym reimbursement, Lose It! and Calm subscriptionsRemote work arrangementsDiverse and inclusive employee resource groups where you can collaborate with teams across the company while making an impact in the areas that most excite you! U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action InformationIndividuals seeking employment at Ziff Davis are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. You are being given the opportunity to provide the following information in order to help us align with federal and state Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action record keeping, reporting, and other legal requirements.