Accounting Assistant, Cox Media

CATEGORY: Accounting/Finance/Insurance REFERENCE CODE: 6341 Fast paced, innovative, energizing. These are a few words to describe the exciting work environment Cox Communications creates in the many communities we serve. Beyond focusing on customers and communities, we are committed to treating our employees with integrity, dignity, and respect. In return, we expect our folks to be team players while making individual contributions, to continue learning and developing, and to try innovative ways of doing business. At Cox Communications, diversity is a critical part of our culture, values and business operations. This diversity of people, products and partners naturally stimulates a diversity of perspectives, which helps create an enviable company culture and enhance the growth and vitality of all Cox stakeholders. We invite you to explore what we have to offer. Accounting Assistant, Cox Media US-VA-Northern Description:Job Summary:Performs office/accounting work of routine difficulty. Under general supervision, provides support for client account credit and collections. Maintains accounts receivable balances, including daily postings of receipts and adjustments. In addition, responsibilities will include accounts payable and assisting with month-end close.Supervisory Responsibilities:NonePrinciple Accountabilities: Maintain client account balances including daily cash application of customer payments and adjustments to accounts receivable system. Reconcile bank deposits. Research client information and assist with billing inquiries. Work with Account Executives to research complaints and resolve discrepancies. Generate, review, verify, and send monthly client invoices/statements. Monitor and provide credit and collection activities and resolve credit issues. Administer credit application process. Receive credit applications and request credit information from appropriate sources. Identify and analyze credit risks through analysis of credit history & financial position utilizing credit and ratio analysis of trade, bank and financial information. Recommend approval/disapproval of credit requests. Monitor credit and collection activity. Assist Account Executives in collection of past due accounts including research of collection issues and conducting collection calls. Recommend client repayment schedules and other amicable solutions. Report to management, status of accounts receivable, delinquencies and potential commission charge-backs. Code, verify, and process all accounts payable including vendor setup. Research accounts as needed. Perform entry-level bookkeeping and accounting tasks. Performs basic reconciliation of general or subsidiary ledgers and bank accounts.Qualifications:Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent required. Associates degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school preferred. Two years general clerical experience in a business environment required. One-year experience with Accounts Receivable, G/L, Credit, and Collections preferred. Excellent organizational, verbal, written and interpersonal skills. Personal computer experience, including MS-Windows, Excel and Word.Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education will be considered.Essential Job Functions: Able to communicate in person, on the telephone or written Ability to sort and distribute materials Ability to use reasoning to problem-solve and troubleshoot Ability to lift 10 pounds Ability to use a calculator, PC, CRT, typewriter and other standard office machines Ability to work in a climate controlled, air processed environment Cox Communications, Inc. and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. We have a tradition of encouraging a wide diversity of talents through a broad range of hiring practices. Please note those individuals submitting resumes online or by mailing a resume are not considered an applicant for employment until a signed employment application form is completed, usually at the time of interview.For more information about Cox Communications and its subsidiaries, please click herewww.cox.com, www.coxmedia.com, www.coxbusiness.com Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experienceJob Location: Herndon, VAJob Number: 27072Company URL: http://www.cox.com/CoxCareer/Company Profile:As the third largest cable provider in the nation, Cox Communications, Inc. is noted for its high-capacity, reliable broadband delivery network as well as the company's ability to provide superior customer service. For Cox, it's not about being the biggest; it's about being the best.