Accounts Receivable Specialist

Indianapolis · 2+ years experience · Remote · Posted Oct 19, 2026

At a glance

TEGNA is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our Shared Services team, physically located at our NBC Affiliate in Indianapolis, WTHR.
The Accounts Receivable Specialist will be responsible for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the accounts receivable sub-ledger for assigned stations/accounts.
Additionally, in collaboration with collector and stations sales, the Specialist will resolve credit balances – refund, application, or transfer.

Identify balances needing adjustment and prepares online adjustment requests for routing
Work with station personnel to move adjustment requests through the process per policy
Reconcile customer receivable accounts and timely applies prepayments to invoices
Research and reconcile account balances and account activity per station/customer request
Provide account statements upon request
Conduct research for short pay discrepancies and resolve to proper next actions
Build and maintain positive relationships with station personnel and collectors
Provide a high standard of customer service to both internal and external customers

High School Diploma or GED
2 years of active experience with accounts receivable balances using an aged balance report as the primary source tool in a high-volume entry environment with responsibility for hundreds of accounts and collaborating with remote personnel
Knowledge of the accounting journal entry resulting from actions taken to resolve balances
Understanding of cash application and AR procedures and is a “numbers” person
Ability to quickly learn and achieve proficiency in new software applications as needed
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including superior customer service skills
Professionalism and strong work ethic
Strong time-management and organizational skills

Two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
Access to dental and eye care coverage
Fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance
Disability and life insurance
401(k) program offering 1% - 80% contribution on a pre-tax basis with a 100% match on the first 4% of pay
Nine free virtual doctor's appointments with a physician through Teladoc
12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit
Nine paid holidays per year