Senior Analyst, Billing Operations

Company Description

We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('SpinCo') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Job Description

Role Purpose: 

Performs billing and related functions for NBCU Cable and Broadcast Networks. Perform pre-bill quality controls on financial and master data to ensure billing integrity. Act as first point of contact for questions on billing and invoice adjustments for Sales and Sales support teams.

Responsibilities:  

• Generate monthly Linear billing for NBCU Broadcast and Cable Networks, both print and electronic. Networks include: NBC Broadcast Network, Telemundo Network, USA, Syfy, Bravo, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, Universal Kids, Universo and Olympic Channel.
• Adjust and revise prior billing as authorized by NBCU business.
• Problem-solve billing issues ad hoc.
• Perform pre-bill quality analysis several times a month and follow-through to ensure master data and billing integrity.
• Perform historical billing error root cause analysis to provide platform and recommendations for long-term process improvements.
• Meet aggressive monthly closing deadlines in reconciling and generating billing as well as preparing files for transfer to Accounts Receivable SAP system.
• Work closely with Traffic, Sales, Info Technology, and Accounts Receivable Departments.
• Provide billing support documentation for all audits, including SOX.
• Assist Digital and Linear Account Management and Sales Planners in meeting billing deadlines and resolving billing issues.
• Assist with the preparation of Digital monthly invoices, including verifying Operative Consolidated Status report reflecting the billable lines and amounts against dashboard and third party/primary data.
• Collaborate on cross-platform (Linear & Digital) projects and billing process improvement projects.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• 2-3 years' experience in broadcast finance
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field
• Proficient in advanced Excel
• Proven experience in quality control and process improvements

Desired Characteristics:

• Prior broadcast media billing experience or proficiency in media traffic systems a plus

This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $65,000 - $85,000.

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].