Deductions Analyst / Trade Funds Accountant - San Leandro, CA

We are looking for a Trade Funds Accountant who is a self-starter with ability to work independently and oversee customer deductions, trade payments, process of trade spends accruals, and has a knack for addressing root causes.

This position also supports Sales and works closely with internal and external customers to ensure the prompt resolution of customer deductions.

• Administrate and enforce deduction management and trade payment policies
• Develop relationships with internal and external customers to ensure a constant focus on the achievement of trade fund and deduction targets
• Work with brokers and customers to ensure backup is received timely
• Upload and Pull backup and code correctly deductions to their respective accounts
• Work with cross-functional teams to research/validate/dispute/resolve non-trade deductions
• Proactively identify trends and assist in implementing processes to prevent invalid deductions
• Process journal entries and assist with trade spend accruals
• Make decisions that will directly impact the organization's cash flow & profitability
• Provide monthly financial reporting and analysis to ensure data and system integrity
• Provide ad-hoc reporting and analysis
• Supply deduction management support to Sales team
• Assist with other areas of Operational Accounting, as needed

• Strong Excel, Word, & PowerPoint Skills
• Ability to facilitate meetings, drive results, and implement change
• Knowledge of customer trade fund structures preferred
• Ability to work overtime at peak periods
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to quickly change priorities and handle competing priorities
• Highly organized; detail oriented
• Superior analytical and computer skills
• Experience with SAP or other ERP system
• Trade fund management system and/or Cognos experience beneficial

Education and Work Experience:

• College degree preferred, Accounting/Finance OR 2 years of experience in similar fields
• Proven successful experience with high volume deduction management preferred

Other Job Requirements

• Must have a flexible schedule and willing to put in extra time as needed
• Occasional to constant repetitive fine manipulation (keyboarding, ten key, writing)
• Rare to occasional ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds
• Ability to travel to various locations across the country or local travel to meetings
• More detailed physical demands/working conditions are available through the Human Resources Department