Finance Operations Specialist

4 weeks ago


Washington DC USA, United States The Washington Post Full time
Job Summary

The Washington Post is seeking a highly skilled Finance Operations Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our finance team, you will be responsible for researching business partners, creating accounts, reviewing contracts, and analyzing data to grant credit terms. This role requires a strong analytical mind and excellent communication skills to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
  • Audit newly created accounts for SAP and invoice/tear sheet platform setup.
  • Research, collect, and analyze client public information, credit reports, and financials to provide recommendations for credit and other business-related decisions.
  • Review new credit applications for credit limit approval and research existing accounts for credit limit updates.
  • Create, parent, and/or link accounts as needed based on new partnership requests or credit extension.
  • Analyze daily reports of account setup by sales/service to ensure accurate billing and proper credit extension where warranted.
  • Liaise with customers to validate and correct client master account data as needed.
  • Process and respond to emails in Dropbox within 48 hours.
  • Review and assign sales reps to customer (agency/advertising) accounts.
  • Setup and manage ECRM system for customer tear sheets and invoices.
  • Provide credit references in writing as needed.
  • Lead projects with management to audit and correct account setups, limits, team assignments, etc. as needed to ensure updated and accurate data on all client accounts as business alignment changes.
  • Analyze and assist in documenting workflows and end-to-end processes for finance operations teams to improve efficiencies.

Requirements
  • 4+ years' experience in business, accounting, and credit analysis.
  • Analyze large volumes of complex data and present comprehensive analysis.
  • 3+ years of experience with account management for multiple products on variable billing cycles preferred.
  • Strong Excel skills required.
  • SAP experience preferred.
  • Provide professional customer service to both internal and external customers.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment, individual projects, and hold training sessions to partners.
  • Ability to work well under pressure and manage priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Benefits

The Washington Post offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits for every step of your journey:
  • Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Company-paid pension and 401(k) match.
  • Three weeks of vacation and up to three weeks of paid sick leave.
  • Nine paid holidays and two personal days.
  • 20 weeks paid parental leave for any new parent.
  • Robust mental health resources.
  • Backup care and caregiver concierge services.
  • Gender-affirming services.
  • Pet insurance.
  • Free Post digital subscription.
  • Leadership and career development programs.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is: $64,500.00 USD Annual

The actual salary within this range will depend on individual skills, experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements. This position may be eligible for a bonus or incentive program, and a member of the Talent Acquisition team will discuss bonus payment terms and conditions during the interview process.

The Post strives to provide its readers with high-quality, trustworthy news and information while constantly innovating. That mission is best served by a diverse, multi-generational workforce with varied life experiences and perspectives. All cultures and backgrounds are welcomed.

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