General Purpose and Scope of Position:
This position assists the Business Office with clerical functions relative to accounts receivable and accounts payable for radio stations WBLS/WLIB.

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Process invoices & requests for payment – that includes obtaining departmental head approvals, coding and imputing information into AP System.
2. Process first of the month payments on the first day of the new month.
3. Prepare and deliver reports to cut checks on a Monday.
4. Run AP monthly reports (AP aging and disbursement schedule).
5. Maintain ALL AP files, AP filing and maintenance of Master Vendor File.
6. Process Network affidavits for ABC, AURN and Westwood One as required
7. Responsible for bi-monthly billing including electronic invoicing (by 3^rd working day of new month and by 18^th of the mid-month).
8. Confirm receipt of electronic billing with vendors.
9. Serve as a back-up to Accounts Receivable Analyst.
10. Management reserves the right to assign other duties and/or functions.

 
Critical Position Behaviors:

1. Detail Oriented – Thorough and accurate in accomplishing a task, no matter how small or how big.
2. Communication – Demonstrates the ability to clearly and succinctly express ideas in both written and verbal form.
3. Adaptability/Flexibility – Ability to adapt and work effectively within a variety of situations and with various individuals and groups.
4. Dependability/Reliability – Demonstrates an orientation towards consistent actions. Ability to be a resource.
5. Teamwork and Cooperation – Implies an orientation toward working cooperatively with others as opposed to working separately.
6. Organization Skills – Can set priorities, manages and maintains information in an orderly fashion and is able to produce or refer to information quickly.

Experience, Knowledge and Skills :

Basic proficiency in MS-office is necessary.

Basic understanding of accounting terms.

High School degree or equivalent.

Knowledge of MS Great Plains a plus.

Minimum of 12 accounting credits.