Deductions Specialist (AR/AP)

Sauer Brands•Richmond, VA

67d

About The Position

Overall Goal of the Deductions Specialist Position: Effectively and efficiently process customer deductions, support the Sales Accounting team, and help to make OurRecipe@SauerBrands. Deductions Specialist Job Summary:The Deductions Specialist role ensures the timely and accurate processing of deductions, working with the Sales Accounting team, approve and enter deductions for clearing. The successful candidate will have the ability to minimize the amount of time customer deductions remain open by quickly and thoroughly validating deduction claims, approving or rejecting based on research, and taking the necessary steps to submit to the Credit team for processing or customer repayment. This position will report to the Manager of Sales Accounting.

Requirements

Professional Demeanor
Entrepreneurial drive and the desire to "build a business".
Passionate, outgoing, energetic, and results oriented personality
Overall confidence in one's abilities and comfortable communicating the facts
Smart, creative, and inquisitive
Character and Integrity-Does the right thing even when no one is looking
No excuses mindset. Accountable and reliable.
Dependable team player with positive attitude
Determination/Grit-Pursuit of Excellence
Passion for organization, and attention to details
Personal values that mesh with SBI values
Documented history of making improvements in assigned work area/responsibilities
Stellar references based on contributions and performance
IT Savvy
Proficient in Outlook, Word, and strong experience and skills in Excel. PeopleSoft a plus.
Ability to work and thrive under time constraints and juggle/prioritize responsibilities.
Highly organized
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities
Team oriented, collaborative, diplomatic, and flexible
Must be able to support accounting team with ad hoc projects as needed
Must possess strong mathematical and analytical skills
Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work efficiently to meet required deadlines
Must be able to work independently and perform at high levels in a fast-paced ever-changing work environment
Ability to anticipate work needs and follow through with minimum direction
Eye for detail and accuracy is imperative
Excellent organizational and analytical skills
High School Diploma or GED equivalent required, college level accounting classes or Accounting Degree preferred.
A minimum 3 years' experience with relevant accounting experience

Responsibilities

Review and process deductions within a specified timeframe and analyze data to help reduce future occurrences by working with customers and internal business partners.
Gather backup necessary to validate customer deductions by working with the sales team and customers and help to clear customer deductions via email, phone, customer portals, etc.
Use critical thinking skills to analyze research results to determine validity of deduction.
Clear deductions with vouchers or applying credit memos to the original deduction.
Analyze customer trends and root causes of deductions to assist with actionable improvements in process.
Research transactions and trends using computer skills in both web-enabled and desktop applications.
Work on special projects as needed.