Analyst, AR

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Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, or related field, preferred
• 1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing, CPG company preferred
• 2+ years of experience in Accounts Receivables
• Proficiency in ERP Platforms (strong preference to NetSuite)
• Strong attention to detail, investigative, and analytical skills
• Customer service-oriented personality – friendly, professional, determined
• Familiarity with GAAP principles and e-Commerce accounting
• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting and financial systems, processes, and all applicable accounting
• Outstanding communication (both verbal and written) and relationship management skills
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent responsibilities – prioritize effectively and deliver results with an ownership mentality

Responsibilities:

• Source and organize relevant deduction documentation
• Swiftly review and analyze backup documentation related to transactions received through the cash application process to identify and assess deductions on all customer accounts
• Accurately assign deductions to trade promotions using internal trade management system based on analysis of backup documentation
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies, or issues, related to service level charges by collaborating with internal cross functional teams and customers
• Dispute invalid deductions using relevant documentation and customer specific processes for expedited customer review and repayment
• Perform regular follow up while identifying necessary internal and external escalation as needed for outstanding invalid deductions
• Prepare and analyze weekly AR-Deductions reporting
• Assure timely and accurate invoicing based on shipping data for all wholesale and e-commerce business segments 
• Record and apply cash as received 
• Record and apply credit memos communicated via customer remittance information 
• Reconcile deductions and other balance sheet accounts, reviewing and correcting variances
• Make recommendations to improve quality of deductions and trade management procedures
• Accept responsibility for the organizational goals by taking ownership of new and different duties and identifying new opportunities within the Accounting department