AR Specialist

Who We Are

Authentic is a unified platform that integrates M&A brand strategy creativity and digital innovation to unlock the power of its global Lifestyle and Entertainment portfolio. As the worlds largest sports and entertainment licensing company Authentic connects strong brands with best-in-class partners to optimize long-term value in the marketplace. Its brands generate more than $38 billion in global annual retail sales and have an expansive retail footprint in more than 150 countries including 13000-plus freestanding stores and shop-in-shops and 400000 points of sale. Authentic transforms brands by delivering powerful storytelling compelling content innovative business models and immersive experiences. It creates original marketing strategies to drive the success of its brands across all consumer touchpoints platforms and emerging media

Why Authentic

Youll be able to access the resources and scale while leveraging innovative technology and nimble environment. What were saying is this isnt your average day job. If youre hungry to drive ideas into action and own your career lets chat. Our team is rapidly innovating to evolve and define the future of our brands. With the help of some of the brightest minds in retail marketing licensing legal and more we are building the intersection of digital and experiential marketing to help achieve that mission. We reimagine evolve and transform brands! At Authentic we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought and expertise drive competitive advantage. Our global teams are built by go-getters who contribute unique perspectives and push the boundaries of creativity and innovation. Headquartered in New York City Authentic has offices in major metropolitan cities including Los Angeles and Miami as well as Toronto Mexico City London and Shanghai.

What Youll Do

The AR Specialist will join the EMEAI Finance function of Authentic Brands Group supporting the regions licensing operations across its portfolio of Entertainment and Lifestyle brands.

This role will support the end-to-end Accounts Receivable cycle across the EMEAI region ensuring accurate billing timely cash collection strong financial controls and effective stakeholder management. The AR Specialist will collaborate finance brand legal and other business teams ensuring contractual compliance and accuracy of customers accounts.

What Youll Be Working On

• Ensure timely and accurate processing of a high volume of sales invoices in accordance with contractual terms.
• Review new contracts for data entry into financial systems.
• Manage and oversee the letter of credit process with EMEAI customers ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.
• Work closely with EMEAI brand team regarding invoicing and collections matters.
• Collaborate with wider finance team for billing and revenue reconciliations.
• Ensure customer account reconciliations are completed regularly and discrepancies resolved promptly.
• Support global AR team with their monthly reporting and month end tasks.
• Ensure AR processes follow company and financial regulations.
• Identify and implement process improvements across the function.
• Other ad hoc assignments.

Must Have

• Bachelors degree in accounting Finance or related field.
• 3 years of AR or finance experience.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (NetSuite desirable) and Excel.
• Strong sense and understanding of compliance contracts and financial controls.
• Excellent organisations and communication skills.
• Ability to work to tightdeadlines.
• Ideally familiar with working on UK/US entities banking compliance.

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