Mediabrands - Analyst, Media Finance Operations

• Setting up and maintaining Budget Control Reports (BCRs), Forecasts, and Accruals, on an ongoing basis - with extensive use of Excel;
• Acting as control for all MPA's (maintain accurate files and act as the central repository for this paperwork);
• Setting up and maintaining fee and/or job dockets;
• Tracking and maintaining intercompany service records (ISRs);
• Liaising with Client on any purchase order (PO) issues, billing issues, Account Receivable Statements;
• Liaising with Suppliers on Account Payable issues;
• Liaising with Omaha accounts receivable (A/R), and collections group and assisting with maintaining client receivables in a clean and current state;
• Liaising with Omaha Shared Services to ensure billings and payables issues are resolved;
• Investigating and following-up on discrepancies with appropriate personnel to ensure they get cleared;
• Coordinating, maintaining proficiency, and providing training on DDS / SAP related technical knowledge and applications;
• Approving draft billing prior to live billing being issued to client;
• Utilizing accounting system to run appropriate time reports as requested;
• Utilizing accounting system to pull financial updates and billing summaries for client meetings as required;
• Assisting the Finance Director and the overall team as needed on ad-hoc projects and assignments which are within the scope of the role.

• Professional or Educational background in Marketing or Advertising would give leverage to this application.
• University graduate in Finance or Accounting, Bachelor's degree required;
• Preference of being in process of obtaining an accounting designation;
• Entry level / Associate level of Financial or Accounting related experience, preferably media agency, marketing, advertising, or technology related industry experience;
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal);
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and strong internal and client relationship skills;
• Professional organization and time-management skills;
• Self-motivated, independent thinker and problem solver;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (i.e. PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, and Excel);
• Proficiency in financial systems preferred.

• Generous paid time off with a minimum of 37 paid days off including vacation and monthly wellness days. We also have four-day long weekends, half-day summer Fridays, and meeting-free Friday afternoons year-round.
• A flexible hybrid work model that works for you.
• A focus on personal development with formal training opportunities, including mental health training and inclusion education for everyone.
• A chance to be part of and grow within a global network of agencies.
• The opportunity to contribute to our company culture by joining one of our many community-based employee groups, such as Black Employee Network, Girls on Fire, Hispanic or Latinx Alliance, Neuro Network, Pan-Asian Network, and Rainbow Lounge.

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