Junior Accountant

Remote from: USA
Salary, USD: 46,000 - 77,000/yr
Category: Finance & Legal
Job type: Full Time,
Opening date: 9 Mar 2023
Closing date: 8 May 2023
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Powering a better media future for all people.

Actively Hiring

Our Global Nielsen Media Client Service & Sales team works collaboratively to delivers actionable recommendations that help clients win in the marketplace. Focused on market impact and business growth, we’re at the forefront of customer experience as we navigate the complex needs of our industry.

At NCS, we help consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands, publishers and retailers improve advertising effectiveness across almost every platform, channel and device – delivering solutions to their biggest challenges.

As a Junior Accountant, you’ll be part of a fast-paced and agile team, where you’ll gain exposure to a broad scope of finance, accounting, and financial operational functions.

Remote Postion- Eastern or Central Time Zone

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Accounts Receivable

Partner with business teams on tracking of contractual client commitments
Applies payments received and researches unapplied payments to determine correct allocation
Prepare month end journal entries related to billing and cash application
Create month end reporting and commentary on AR reporting for finance team
Coordinating periodic AR reviews within finance team
Create collections forecast and assist in cash flow analysis to identify areas to improve cash flow
Oversight on client invoicing and collection
Process holder of the Order-to-Cash in Financialforce
Understanding Rev Rec processes and policies
Reviewing client contracts for appropriate documentation
Understanding functionality of invoicing and cash app within Financialforce

Accounts Payable

Submitting requests through the process for payment to vendors
Ensuring vendor payments are recorded accurately to the appropriate GL account/cost center
Preparing accrual each month
New vendor set-up

Coordinate with third party partners to track monthly usage

Allocate revenue internally to specific client accounts
Calculate expense and coordinate with vendor contacts
Flag and address any variances/discrepancies

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
Proven experience in Account Receivables/Account Payable
Ability to work with a virtual team and work with partners across multiple functions and regions
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP/financial systems.
Experience with SalesForce and Financialforce a plus
Self-directed and resourceful with the ability to handle multiple, simultaneous tasks and projects with exhibited follow-through and initiative
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Working hours in Eastern/Central Time Zone

Our comprehensive benefits package (including health & wellness plans, 401(k) retirement coupled with a NCS match, a generous paid time off policy, and if eligible, a discretionary incentive/bonus) is designed to be inclusive for all employees and families, and we take pride in ensuring that employees are rewarded holistically for the role they are doing and their performance.

A reasonable estimate of salary range for a new employee to be offered this role would be between $46,000 – $77,000, which would be adjusted based on each employee’s geographic location. The position of each employee within a compensation range at NCS is dependent on several individual circumstances, such as experience, training, certifications and other business requirements/needs.

EOE (equal opportunity employer) statement:

NCSolutions is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class.