Revenue Billing Associate - Hybrid - Talascend : Job Details

Talascend is currently seeking a Revenue Billing Associate for a long-term contract role located in New York, NY, working a flexible schedule with 3 days onsite, 2 days remote. OVERVIEW: The Revenue Billing Associate, reporting to the Revenue Billing Manager, will support revenue-related activities with a focus on invoicing, revenue recognition, and monthly invoice generation for Ads revenue in North America. They will ensure accurate billing by analyzing first-party and third-party data and collaborate with Sales, Business Operations, Client Success, and Collections teams for full financial support. We seek a confident, independent individual with expertise in billing and revenue recognition in the Ad Tech space, capable of delivering timely and accurate results. RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Generate invoices and help with external and internal reconciliation processes related to AR cycle
• With aid of Revenue Billing Manager, responsible for creation for 400+ invoices monthly using OMS system and internally managed files
• Create, maintain and help manage billing files for Direct IO, Self-Service, Mobile and Indirect/Programmatic revenue sources for North America business
• Manage, format and input first-party and third-party data sources to generate base criteria for multiple billing files
• Perform analysis checks for delivery accuracy, including, but not limited to data discrepancy verification, tracking/implementing of billing notes, adjustments to revenue, analyzing under/over delivery, deferred revenue and Broadcast vs Calendar billings
• Partner internally with Client Success and Business Operations and externally with Clients to resolve data issues, billing questions and obtain missing data; as needed may be required to pull third-party data directly from sources
• Assist Business Affairs with campaign tracking/accuracy by comparing campaign set ups in Operative One/SF with signed contracts/Ios
• Partner with Clients and Client Success in performing campaign result reconciliation, followed by timely submissions of invoice to the Accounts Receivable team for distribution to Client
• Partner with Client Success and Sales to resolve client questions and invoice discrepancies, which may include invoice revisions, to ensure timely invoice approval and payment
• Perform debit/credit memos via internal system as needed
• Work with revenue manager to reconcile and check individual invoices to ensure all necessary information is included and formatting is appropriate
• Provide support to Collections team in managing organizational KPIs and new customer set up/management
• Address incoming clients inquiries on outstanding invoices or billing details
• Partner with Client Success, Sales and Finance lead to obtain necessary documentation to set up new customers
• Ad Hoc revenue support
• Account Payable support

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

• 2+ years of experience in billing and revenue management
• Media industry experience preferred, but not a requirement
• Bachelor's degree in area of Accounting, Business and/or Finance a plus but not required
• Experience with DSP/SSP/third-party ad server platforms is a plus
• Knowledge of financial and OMS systems such as Operative One/AOS, SAP and Salesforce are a plus
• Strong analytical skills; ability to analyze raw data, draw conclusions, and develop actionable recommendations
• Possess problem solving and process management skills
• High level of proficiency with MS Excel (pivot tables, vlookups, complex functions) and able to interpret and present data in an actionable way
• Skilled at project tracking and execution
• Strong ability to multi-task in a fast-paced team environment
• Strong ability to be responsible, accountable and results-driven
• Strong attention to detail with ability to self-review work and identify issues

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary. Drug Screen may be required.