Deduction and Cash Application Associate

Winland Foods•Green Bay, WI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Deduction and Cash Application Associate will process daily cash from all sources for US and CN banks. This role involves examining, coding, verifying, balancing, and reconciling a variety of transactions, listings, invoices, vouchers, and reports related to the Order to Cash Area. The associate will also track automation and other KPIs, and process accounting documents as necessary. This is a full-time position within the Finance Credit & Collection team.

Requirements

Minimum of 1 year experience in a Deduction and Cash Application role
Demonstrated analytical skills
Ability to think creatively and solve problems, using sound judgement
Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced dynamic work environment, meeting deadlines with accurate and detailed results
Results driven with a focus on high performance, and attention to detail
Excellent communication skills (formal and informal) with business acumen and ability to communicate with all levels of the organization, setting a tone of working in partnership and collaboration
Strong MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams)

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting or similar preferred
Experience within the Consumer-Packaged Goods industry preferred
Experience with SAP and Vistex preferred
Occasional travel to business meetings may be required

Responsibilities

Prepare, apply, and process all US and CN exception (non-auto posted) lockbox transactions, EDI, miscellaneous cash, manual and bank adjustments including scanning and attaching back up.
Secure and organize deduction backup from customers via website, email or by phone.
Maintain electronic storage files which contain various support documents or templates needed to process deductions.
Accurately match authorized deductions to planned promotions, issue customer credit for valid claims and submit repayment for unauthorized claims.
Research and resolve all types of deductions in accordance with established policy and authorization limits.
Collaborate with Deductions and Cash Application Analyst for data analysis, reporting and KPI related tasks.
Maintain a reconciliation mindset for balance resolution and drive for completeness.
Escalate issues and errors timely.
Act in the best interest of Winland Foods in all matters.
Cross-train to support OTC in all areas as volumes require.
Keep manager informed of activities that may require attention.
Support projects as assigned.
Additional tasks and duties may be assigned from time to time as necessitated by business needs.