Accounting Specialist, Credit & Deductions

Accounting Specialist, Credit & Deductions
About the Role

Our client is a well-established leader in the food manufacturing industry, dedicated to providing a high-quality culture and comprehensive benefits. They are seeking an Accounting Specialist to join their team.

This position is critical for identifying and resolving discrepancies in customer payments, specifically focusing on trade deductions and post-audits. You will work in a fast-paced environment where you can drive process improvements and collaborate with brokers and sales teams to protect the company’s bottom line. It is a fantastic opportunity for an analytical professional who enjoys investigative work and wants to grow within a stable, employee-centric organization.

Job Duties

• Execute billing, collection, and reporting activities within strict deadlines to ensure consistent cash flow.
• Monitor assigned customer accounts for irregularities, delayed payments, or non-payment issues.
• Analyze and process customer deductions and post-audits, using Excel to validate and substantiate all findings.
• Engage directly with customers, brokers, and internal sales staff to resolve complex payment disputes and unauthorized deductions.
• Research trends to identify the root causes of invalid deductions and implement strategies for repayment collection.
• Streamline existing workflows to reduce administrative costs and lower the overall volume of deductions.
• Maintain accurate documentation for all resolution efforts and provide regular reporting to management.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in Credit or Trade Deductions, with a strong preference for candidates from the consumer goods industry.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Excel, particularly in using pivot tables to manage and analyze large datasets.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple, often conflicting priorities in a time-sensitive environment.
• High degree of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing business needs and organizational growth.

Salary: $52,000 - $55,120
Location: Beaverton, OR - Onsite

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