Acadia – Scheduling and Billing Specialist (Saint John, NB)

Acadia Broadcasting is a growing media company with radio stations in Ontario and across Atlantic Canada. We are focused on informing and entertaining the markets we serve through local talent and news. We are also driven to provide cutting edge marketing solutions to our local businesses through the power of our radio reach, partnered with digital mediums.

Job Description

We are recruiting for a Scheduling and Billing Specialist to join the corporate Head Office team in Saint John, NB. Reporting to the Credit & Billing Manager, the Scheduling and Billing Specialist is responsible for the scheduling of all on air announcements, advertising, and promotions, as well as maintaining the accounts receivable process as per the company credit policy. This position interacts with internal departments and external stakeholders including clients and is essential to the smooth operation of the business.

The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Scheduling on-air announcements, promotions, and advertising
• Lead process improvement projects for the department
• Create and distribute daily commercial airtime logs for select stations
• Perform daily deposits and balance payments within the system
• Generate and distribute invoices and account statements on a timely basis
• Provide reports and support to stations and their team members
• Regular interaction with clients and ensure accountings are maintained
• Ensure consistency and compliance to process and timelines
• Being part of a team performing continuous process improvement
• Collecting on accounts and performing advertiser and/or collection analysis as required
• Approving sales orders to ensure compliance with credit policies
• Preforming credit assessment on new clients
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Post-Secondary education in a related discipline
• 1-3 Years’ experience in a related role
• Highly organized with great attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines in a high paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Has a desire to learn and is highly adaptable to change
• Computer literacy – working knowledge of MS Office Suite is expected
• Works well independently and as part of a team

Why Work at This Company?

Our office offers a great team environment while also allowing for individual project work. This is a full time, Monday to Friday role, offering full health and dental benefits, and a retirement savings plan. Work-life balance is highly encouraged and promoted.

You will have the opportunity to be exposed to all facets of radio and there will be times when you are asked to perform duties outside your normal routine. Although industry experience is not required, it would certainly be an asset. As a company, we believe investment in growth of employees is important; on the job training and growth opportunities will be provided. Please apply here with a resume and cover letter.

Acadia Broadcasting is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

How to apply

Please apply with a resume and cover letter by clicking the link provided.