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Location: New York, NY
Company: Media Planning Group
Experience: Mid-level
Highest Level of Education: Undergraduate Degree



Job Responsibilities
Accounts Payable 30 hours Reports discrepancies between purchase orders and invoices for resolution. Media Billing 10 hours Regulates billing based on signed authorizations by clients. Contacts vendors regarding payment and scheduling of checks
Job Requirements
This position does not require college education just on the job training.
Uppers
This is a workhorse position that is paired along with its counterpart the Media Planner
Downers
These is no vertical movement in this position
Lifestyle
Office casual is norm. Hours are officially nine to five but most work till six pm. Even later every three months or so.
Compensation
Bonus have been phased out of the industry has been rephrased to cost of living raise.
Advice to Jobseekers
Devote no more that five to Ten years unless you still have not completed bachelors degree.

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