Associate, Billing

Job Description

Who We Are

Horizon Media, founded in 1989 by Bill Koenigsberg, is recognized as one of the most innovative marketing and advertising firms. We are headquartered in New York City, with offices in Los Angeles and Toronto. A leader in driving business solutions for marketers, Horizon is known for its highly personal approach to client service.  Renowned for its incredible culture, Horizon is consistently named to all the prestigious annual Best Places to Work lists published by Fortune, AdAge, Crain’s New York Business and Los Angeles Business Journal. Together we are building a place of belonging.
At Horizon, we understand the value that different perspectives can bring to our clients and culture, so we strive for an environment where our employees feel welcomed, safe and empowered. We value YOU and believe that your authentic voice and unique perspective allows us to create a more rewarding culture, and experience, together.

Our simple recipe for success? We hire talented people (thinkers, doers, dreamers, makers), challenge them and give them every opportunity to grow.

What You’ll Do
85% - Client Billing
10% - Ad hoc Requests
5% - Audit

• Maintaining 100% accurate billing
• Create and maintain an accurate filing system for all client billing
• Work with Budget Analyst to ensure billing in a timely fashion
• Knowledge of client estimate and reconciliation invoicing process
• Issue draft reconciliation billing (and client backup if necessary) to Budget Analyst in a timely fashion
• Hard bill approved drafts
• Prepare client billing packages
• Deliver final billing packages to client
• Alert Billing Supervisor of any workflow issues in a timely manner
• Establish rapport with Budget Analyst, as well as fellow Billing Associates
• Clear communication with internal departments, including timely follow ups where necessary
• Learn HMI process, systems, internal tools and policies
• Provide support/coverage to fellow HMI Client Billing Associate as needed
• Fulfill ad hoc requests for invoices, mostly in support of collections and audits
• Create strong working relationships; budget analyst, brand teams, email inquires, audit requests, client inquires

• An effective communicator with strong verbal and written skills

• A problem solver with the ability to develop creative solutions
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
• An effective time manager, comfortable working with multiple timelines and deliverables
• A helpful team player with business maturity in a professional setting, willing to roll up your sleeves
• Takes pride in ownership of work and demonstrates accountability
• Able to thrive in an agile, fast-paced environment and seek out feedback proactively 
• Results and solutions oriented; consistently motivated, proactive, and resourceful

• A supporter of and advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Media Billing experience preferred
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, Power Point
• Knowledge of SBMS/Spectra OX is a plus

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

This role does not require certificates, licenses or registrations

Physical Activity and Work Environment

This role does not require any physical activity

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The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Horizon Media is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.  We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Salary Range

A successful applicant’s actual base salary may vary based on factors such as individual’s skill sets, experience, training, education,  licensure/certifications, and qualifications for the role.  As an organization, we take an aptitude and competency-based hiring approach.  We provide a competitive total rewards package including a discretionary bonus and a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, company paid holidays and unlimited paid time off (PTO), mental health and wellness resources, pet insurance, childcare resources, identity theft insurance, fertility assistance programs, and fitness reimbursement.