Deductions Analyst - Trade

Post Consumer Brands • Lakeville, MN

2d • $23 - $32 • Remote

About The Position

At Post Consumer Brands, we believe in giving people the opportunity to do meaningful work, solve real problems, and see the impact of their efforts. As a Deductions Analyst – Trade, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring trade deductions are accurate, compliant, and resolved efficiently—helping protect revenue while strengthening partnerships with our customers.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys analytical work, navigating complexity, and collaborating across teams. You’ll work closely with Sales, Credit, and Customer Operations to validate trade activity, investigate discrepancies, and ensure deductions align with promotional agreements and proof‑of‑performance requirements.

Requirements

• Two‑year accounting degree or certificate (or equivalent experience) with foundational knowledge of credits, debits, collections, and data entry
• 3–5 years of Accounts Receivable experience, with strong emphasis on trade deduction resolution and collections
• Experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry, deduction processing, proof of performance, and account reconciliation
• Strong analytical, critical‑thinking, and problem‑solving skills
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and time‑management abilities
• Self‑motivated, curious, and professional with clear written communication skills
• Comfortable navigating multiple systems and collaborating across functions
• Intermediate proficiency in Excel and Word

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Order‑to‑Cash or trade/deduction management tools (e.g., HighRadius, GetPaid) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Research, analyze, and resolve trade deductions to determine validity and appropriate next steps
• Verify deductions are set up accurately, including amounts, customers, and reference numbers
• Identify root causes related to pricing, coupons, post‑audit, scan, billbacks, ad fees, and off-invoice allowances
• Ensure valid promotions exist in the Trade Promotion System and deductions meet proof‑of‑performance requirements
• Prevent duplicate deductions and ensure accurate application of trade agreements
• Settle approved trade deductions and check requests in the Trade Promotion System with correct GL allocation
• Initiate collection correspondence and pursue repayment for unauthorized deductions, escalating internally when needed
• Pull invoices and proof‑of‑performance documentation from customer portals, brokers, or internal partners
• Match repayments to open deductions and research discrepancies to ensure accurate resolution
• Generate deduction reporting and share insights with internal business partners
• Identify trends and recurring issues such as missed allowances or rate discrepancies and communicate findings proactively
• Collaborate with teammates on process improvements and continuous improvement initiatives

Benefits

• Visible impact: Your work directly supports revenue integrity and trade effectiveness
• End‑to‑end ownership: Manage complex trade deductions from investigation through resolution
• Collaborative environment: Partner with teams who value trust, transparency, and shared success
• Big opportunity, small‑company attitude: Enjoy the stability of a large organization with the agility and mindset of a smaller one
• Remote flexibility: Work remotely while staying connected to a Minnesota‑based team and culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree