Accounts Receivable - Toronto, Canada - Blue Ant Media

Blue Ant Media

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

TELLING CAPTIVATING STORIES TO AUDIENCES EVERYWHERE

Our productions and media brands are a product of our employees who are passionate experts in all of these areas.

They are fanatical about creating outstanding content and experiences; and enthusiastic about delivering it on new and evolving platforms.

We actively seek out people who embody our core values: optimism, creativity, entrepreneurism, agility and integrity. We attract creative talents who are optimistic about the evolving future of content and who take pride in seeing opportunity where others see challenges. We encourage employees to think like small business owners by taking ownership on projects and giving them the flexibility to take risks and embrace an evolving media landscape. Our team members excel at collaborating with internal and external partners and our culture fosters sharing ideas and treating all people with respect.

Account Receivables & Revenue Analyst

Reporting directly to the Account Receivables and Revenue Manager ("ARRM"), the Accounts Receivable & Revenue Analyst ("ARR") will support in all aspects of the Company's revenue accounting.

Blue Ant Media has four business segments (Canadian Media, Production, Program Distribution and Global Channels) and multiple revenue streams within each segment.

The company has expanded in the past few years, through both Canadian and Global acquisitions.

These acquisitions cover a broad spectrum of the Media world, including TV, Social Media, Video on Demand platforms, International production houses, print magazines and Consumer Shows.

What You'll Be Doing...

Accounting Period Close Process

Taking the lead in certain revenue streams of the business, to ensure the month end close is well managed and that deadlines are respected.
Oversee the recording of all bank entries, and ensure these entries are booked in a timely fashion and that bank reconciliations are provided on the accounts under the management of the revenue department.
The ARR will be expected to develop, over time, a thorough understanding of the contractual arrangements underpinning revenue driven costs so as to be able to assess the accuracy and completeness of costs and accrued liabilities.
Preparation of all related Balance Sheet accounts in accordance with the close schedules.
Assist management in preparation of SOPs (Standard of Procedures) for the areas of responsibility.

A/R Collections

Responsible for working with the collections team to aid in the collections and reporting process.
Work closely with Business Unit and Operation colleagues to ensure they are aware of any challenges and that they are supporting Finance's efforts to collect.

Ad-Hoc

Once comfortable in the role, keep informed as to developments in accounting standards as they pertain to revenue recognition, ensuring that Blue Ant is compliant, and that the Company can model with certainly the future accounting treatment associated with various deal structures.
Work effectively and efficiently with the internal team and external departments as required.
Assist the management and the A/R team in continuous efforts to improve processes, whether through automation of accounting processes across the department or through joint efforts with sales and operations teams, and potentially customers, to revise processes and workflows and assist in any projects to further this goal.
Identify any gaps in current setup of this department, in terms of our ability to ensure objectives are being delivered on and assess if any such gaps can be closed through revisions to existing structures, or if further resources are needed. Identify opportunities to utilize shared resources, such as other members of the finance department.

Key Requirements

What You'll Bring...

Experience working in a revenue and receivables role for at least 12 years, experience in Media Industry is a bonus.
Strong working knowledge of Excel.
Strong customer service focus to communicate effectively with clients while invoicing and collecting AR; assisting with client inquiries in a timely manner.
Demonstrate strong attention to detail in the preparation of various working papers, monthly account reconciliations, detailed references for bank payments and other tasks performed, ensuring that the Company's internal controls and risk management needs are adhered to.
Flexibility in responding to department's needs and learning new businesses and processes.
Strong sense of accountability through ownership of assigned businesses, keeping management up to date on the status of the tasks.
Ability to work independently on tasks assigned.
Ability to work effectively and efficiently with a team on various projects.
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in sales, operations and other departments
Identify opportunities for process and month end close timelines improvements.
Ambition to ultimately grow b