Cash Application Specialist
About TEGNA TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news. TEGNA, one of the most geographically diverse broadcasters in the U.S., is seeking a Cash Applications Specialist to join our Shared Services team. This position will be part of the TEGNA corporate team with company-wide responsibility but will be physically located at our NBC Affiliate in Indianapolis, WTHR. The Cash Applications Specialist is responsible for the daily application and reconciliation of payment receipts in a high-volume, centralized team with various payment sources - bank lockbox, electronic payments, and credit card payments utilizing imported files for auto-application and actions taken on exceptions. Additional Responsibilities Include: ▪ Seek assistance from station personnel when needed for accurate paymentposting.▪ Reconcile and apply pre-payments to subsequent invoices for Paid Programmingaccounts.▪ Research payment posting errors and resolve.▪ Post all entries to accounts receivable system (WideOrbit) including invoiceadjustments, write-offs, transfers, refunds, and NSFs.▪ Collaborate and foster effective communication with team members and otherdepartments. Required Qualifications ▪ High School Diploma or GED▪ 2 years of experience applying payments to customer accounts in a high-volumeenvironment with payments from various sources▪ Very detailed oriented and accurate - excellent with keyboard/mouse dataentry/selection▪ Keen abilities to decipher payment remittance documents▪ Comfortable in a team environment where team support is a must▪ Ability to quickly learn new software and processes▪ Excellent verbal and written communication skills▪ Professionalism and strong work ethic as daily work must be completed Preferred Qualifications ▪ Two or four-year degree▪ 4 or more years of experience▪ Experience with electronic bank file import of payments from Lockbox▪ Experience with payments made by entities different from the account name inaccounts receivable▪ Moderate to Intermediate Excel skills▪ Broadcast Industry and traffic software experience▪ Wide Orbit software experience Benefits: TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance. Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA’s 401(k). Contributi...