Job Description

The Analyst, Payments Management on the Universal Studios Hollywood Controllership team is responsible for Payment operations, accounting and analysis. This position will assist with the set-up, mapping, and maintenance of new Merchant ID’s, new Payment Tenders, and the testing and implementation of new systems and enhancements as well as support financial close and new initiatives.

Responsibilities Include:

• Support the overall Payments (Merchant IDs & Vault) accounting function by understanding all the USH various IT systems which support the reporting and recognition of revenue.
• Perform credit card reconciliation and monitor Vault cash activity including monthly JE’s.
• Monitor refund requests and provide risk assessment analyses on volume and trends extending findings to provide meaningful recommendations.
• Work closely with Loss Prevention on fraud and payment risk processes.
• Partner with various USH divisions including Finance, and IT and be actively involved in any setup, changes or modification of non-cash payment types ensuring the product/payment flows appropriately through BOH accounting systems and ultimately recognized to the general ledger in accordance with Payment industry stands & U.S. GAAP.
• Own key Month- and Quarter-end close activities with a focus on timeliness and accuracy of deliverables, reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Monitor daily Accounts Receivable (A/R) Interface and Aging and other analysis reports to support the business.
• Facilitate optimization of current processes to further efficiencies and foster a forward progress culture.
• Other ad hoc analyses and projects as needed.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience within Accounting, Theme Parks, Financial Systems, or similar experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week.

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong interpersonal skills: ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of finance, operations, and senior management.
• Consistently displays accountability, flexibility and is continuously seeking to learn.
• Continuous improvement attitude, ability to seek out and implement best practices.
• Strong time-management skills, ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

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: $68,640 - $75,000

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.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.