Specialist, Customer Contract Funding

Coca Cola Beverages Florida•Tampa, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Coke Florida is searching for a Specialist, Customer Contract Funding to work out of our Tampa HQ office. This position is responsible for setting up rebate accruals, verifying dead net revenue in Margin Minder and processing payments in the MARS (Marketing Accrual Reimbursement) System. This position will execute various reports and perform detailed analysis. This position will collaborate with Profit, Revenue Growth Management and Customer Development Managers. This position is responsible for providing contract funding managed services which calls for accurately interpreting contract terms / promotions and validating proper set-up; provides correct application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and ensures that the controls surrounding the contract funding process are adequate and effective. This position will provide annual financial statement audit support. This position will assist the Manager in producing ad hoc analysis, special accrual and other cross-functional request as needed. This position will need to be able to work independently without direct supervision and demonstrate superior customer service acumen.

Requirements

Two - three years’ work experience in Accounting or Finance required
Five or more years of relevant work experience required
Demonstrated advanced analytical skills required
Ability to work independently without direct supervision
Must have competent verbal and written communication skills
Must possess strong personal computer skills (i.e. MS Office Suite, including intermediate to advanced Excel and Word)
Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Excellent planning and organizational skills
Knowledge and prior work with MARS, SAP, PowerBI, Margin Minder, required
A credit check is required for this position in Finance

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred. Equivalent combination of education in conjunction with required and preferred work experience will also be considered

Responsibilities

Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding and interpretation of customer contract funding terms to establish accurate accruals in the MARS system for a comprehensive set of local and national funding programs and promotions.
Lead collaborations with broad range of stakeholders including Sales and Finance, OTC, RTR, PTP, and CONA to clarify programs/funding, educate users on proper processes, provide reporting, answer inquiries and perform other ad hoc requests.
Process accurate and timely manual or system generate contract funding payments and deductions as well as settlement of post audits.
Manage complex and high-profile contracts for compliance with Chart of Authority and GAAP regulations including timely sales confirmations and adequate payment support. Ensure proper contract close out and adjustments to accurately reflect financial impacts.
Foster long-term relationships and continuously improve routines necessary to meet all compliance and customer service requirements.
Utilize a variety of systems and tools to develop and analyze financial and/or customer impacts.
Prepare and/or process journal vouchers / reconciliations / reporting as required.
Document new and/or modified SOPs, processes and controls to continuously drive process improvements and efficiencies.
Apply your in-depth knowledge to support the team’s understanding and execution of key processes, fostering consistent excellence.
Viewed as the subject matter expertise on all topics related to management of customer contract funding.
Support the annual financial statement audit by providing documentation and explanation of the customer contract funding process including activity posted in SAP throughout the year.
Assist the Manager with special accrual requests from cross-functional departments.