Temp Analyst Financial Ops/Partner Payments

Company: Pandora Media, Inc.
Location: New York
Posted on: July 1, 2020

Job Description:

Description SiriusXM and Pandora have joined together to create the leading audio entertainment company in the U.S. Together, we are uniquely positioned to lead a new era of audio entertainment by delivering the most compelling subscription and ad-supported audio experiences to millions of listeners -- in the car, at home and on the go. Our talent, content, technology and innovation continue to be at the forefront, and we want you to be a part of it! Check out our current openings below and at Position Summary: The Analyst - Financial Operations (Partner Payments) is responsible for assisting in the development, implementation and execution of partner payment processes to meet SiriusXM's financial obligations with external partners. The Analyst will be required to interpret strategic partner agreements, design internal reporting processes and controls to support financial reporting and payment execution. The Analyst will interact with external partners and internal SiriusXM departments including Sales & Marketing, Corporate Finance, Legal and Information Technology. The Analyst will be responsible for process documentation and compliance with current SOX controls. Duties and Responsibilities: Assist in the development of business processes as they relate to partner contracts Assist in managing communication between departments and partners in developing and finalizing business processes Collaborate with various internal groups as well as external partners to ensure business processes are effective, accurate and executed timely Reconcile data, payments and billings provided by partners or internal systems Analyze contracts and document requirements to support financial transactions Assist in the continued development and enhancement of internal systems (e.g., partner payment engine, reporting, etc.) Develop reporting requirements to ensure information is available for accruals and for payout/billing of contract terms Generate accrual counts for accounting on a monthly basis Interpret new partner agreements for accounting, reporting, and financial processes Develop and maintain process documents for internal controls and Sarbanes Oxley compliance Assist internal and external auditors, as applicable Supervisory Responsibilities: This position will not have any direct reports Minimum Qualifications: 2+ years of Accounting, Finance, and Financial Systems related experience Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related CPA is a benefit, not required Familiarity with the following processes/vendors: Wireless/Satellite and Cable Television (i.e. Time Warner, DirecTV, DISH, Verizon Wireless) Subscription Based Businesses Manufacturing practices, Supply Chain, Inventory Management Streaming technologies Requirements and General Skills: Strong organizational skills and attention to details Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task, and work under shifting deadlines in a fast paced environment Experience creating documentation desired - business requirements, system test plans Good public speaking and presentation skills Interpersonal skills and ability to interact and work with staff at all levels Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work independently and in a team environment Ability to project a professional image over the phone and in person Commitment to internal client and customer service principles Willingness to take initiative and to follow through on projects Must have legal right to work in the U.S. Technical Skills: Thorough knowledge of MS-Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) Thorough knowledge of Oracle Familiarity with Sharepoint, Teradata SQL Assistant, SQL, WideOrbit desired Our goal at SiriusXM+Pandora is to provide and maintain a work environment that fosters mutual respect, professionalism and cooperation. SiriusXM+Pandora is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The requirements and duties described above may be modified or waived by the Company in its sole discretion without notice

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