Deduction Analyst - Hybrid Role Job Listing at Lassonde Pappas in United States of America (Job ID 3426)

Description

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To provide the best for our customers, we focus on building the best team by creating and advancing an inclusive environment amongst our diverse workforce. If you're passionate about customer satisfaction, reliable, and committed to being and doing better, join us! 

We value each of our employee's total wellbeing. To support employees in all stages of their wellness journey, we have a robust benefits program including: medical, dental, and vision coverage options, growth and development potential, along with 401-K, Life & Disability Insurance, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement, Health Fairs, Gym Membership Discounts, and so much more!

Pay Range for this position is: $62,000-$93,000 plus annual bonus, depending on experience and geographical location. 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Deduction Analyst reports to the AR Supervisor and is based out of our Cherry Hill, NJ location. This individual supports the day-to-day functional operations of the accounts receivable area for the Finance Department.   The Deduction Analyst is responsible for resolving customer deductions in a timely manner while identifying trends that will influence customer behavior.  Major responsibilities include root cause analysis, validation, resolution and reporting of all customer deductions.  Accurate and timely resolution of all deductions within the department guidelines with a focus on deduction prevention. 

Primary Responsibilities include:

• Manage a customer portfolio that includes the top Private Label and Branded customers
• Responsible for the timely, accurate, approved entry and maintenance of trade settlements 
• Verify promotion event details by confirming alignment of terms against trade customer contracts and communicate discrepancies
• Identify trends in deductions, such as shortages, damages, unsaleable, and pricing
• Review and manage deduction balances, ensure receipt of proper documentation and information from key customers 
• Identify appropriate solutions in order to reduce and prevent deductions 
• Interact with Customer Service and Sales team to resolve deductions (including field sales and brokers regarding short paid invoices and backup documentation)
• Follow up with AR/customer when additional documentation is required including customer web-portals
• Support the team Manager in KPIs review and weekly/monthly update with the team
• Drive process change in the deduction area (i.e. Unsaleable, Shortages, Payback)
• Work collaboratively with a variety of individuals within the department, company and external brokers, and customers alike
• Identify and implement process improvements and test new features/functions
• Provide support for internal and external audits 
• Performs other general accounting tasks and projects as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, and/or Business
• 2-3 years related experience in Accounting, Finance 
• 1-3 years of relevant work experience in consumer products manufacturing (food and beverage strongly preferred) 

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Detail oriented with strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Strong technical ability and mindset
• Results driven individual with a proven track record
• Ability to work well independently and on a team
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

This position requires sufficient physical ability to work in a typical office setting; driving a motor vehicle and occasionally working in the field.

FREQUENT: sitting, upward and downward flexion of neck; fine finger dexterity and light to moderate finger pressure to include extended periods of keyboard and mouse use, side-to-side turning of neck, walking, standing, bending and stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting at waist, moderate wrist torque to twist equipment knobs and dials

OCCASIONAL: squatting, kneeling, reach above and at shoulder height, moderate grasp to manipulate reference books and manuals; lifting objects weighing 20 – 35 lbs. from below waist to above shoulders and transporting distances up to 50 feet

VISION: Ability to see in the normal visual range with or without correction

HEARING: Ability to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction

This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive list of the responsibilities that are required to successfully perform in this position.  Other duties as assigned are part of every job description.  The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions.

Lassonde Pappas & Co., Inc provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.