Job Description
Location: Hybrid/El Segundo, CA
Accounts Receivables
A/R Deduction Specialist
This role will focus on all aspects of AR related to the deductions of a dedicated group of customers. Some of those customers may include US Foods, Walmart, Publix, Whole Foods, and Albertson’s. In liaison with customer service, sales, and the OS&D department, it ensures that sales for COSFF are properly validated, recorded, and paid. The role investigates, manages, and resolves all potential cash and discount discrepancies in a timely and accurate manner according to policies and procedures.
The ideal candidate is a self-starter with experience working in a fast-paced environment and requires minimal supervision. The AR Deduction Specialist should display a positive and proactive attitude, strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize and have strong written and verbal skills. They must be able to work cross-functionally to resolve issues.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
· All aspects of accounts receivable and deduction resolution related to trade spend allowance, compliance, returns, pricing, and OS&D.
· Ability to work independently
· Ability to prioritize, multi-task, problem solve, and make decisions
· Heavy emphasis on researching, reconciling, and disputing erroneous deductions.
· Collaborate with brokers, sales, logistics, credit, and internal team.
· Resolve deductions and payment discrepancies efficiently and promptly
· Ability to meet goals related to KPI’s (key performance indicators)
· Process adjustments and accurately match credits to outstanding deductions
· Excel reporting as needed
· Audit support
· Update account data in SAP
· Maintain a positive working relationship with internal and external customers
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
ADDITIONAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Special projects as directed by management
• Cross Training on other functions in AR
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
· Associate degree or higher
· Minimum of five years AR experience, preferably in a CPG company
· Excellent analytical skills
· Experience in areas of Accounts Receivable, specifically deductions
· Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
· SAP knowledge a plus
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, communicate, normally by talking, listening, writing and typing, move around the office, usually by standing and walking, reach with arms and hands. Moreover, the employee is required to operate telephones, computers and other standard office equipment. Employee may, on occasion, be required to lift up to 35 lbs.
The employee is required to comply with all company policies, rules and directives, including safe work practices.
Chicken of the Sea is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed service member status, marital status, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline and termination.
Company Description
Thai Union Group Public Company Limited or (listed in Stock Exchange of Thailand) is the world's most trusted seafood leader, leveraging its expertise, bringing high quality, safe, delicious and seafood products to customers across the world for over 40 years.
Today, Thai Union is regarded as the world's largest processor of shelf-stable tuna products with annual sales exceeding THB120 Billion and a global workforce of over 46,000 people who are dedicated to pioneering sustainable and innovative seafood products.
The company is dedicated to producing sustainable, convenient and quality seafood products for healthy families worldwide. Its brand portfolio includes Thai-leading brands Sealect, Fisho, Marvo and Bellotta; as well as highly recognized international brands Chicken of the Sea, John West, Petit Navire, Parmentier, Mareblu, King Oscar and Rugen Fisch.
As a company committing to innovation and globally responsible business practices, Thai Union is proud to be a member of the United Nations Global Compact, a founding member of the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) and the first Thai company in the food products sector to be recognized as a member of Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) Emerging Markets 2016 for the third year running.
As a global seafood leader, we have a responsibility to set the standard for social, environmental and economic responsibility.
We heeded our stakeholders' calls with SeaChange, Thai Union's sustainability strategy with measurable commitments to delivering real, lasting changes in the way we operate. SeaChange aims to drive a positive transformation throughout the global seafood industry.
For further information, please visit www.thaiunion.com
Thai Union Group Public Company Limited or (listed in Stock Exchange of Thailand) is the world's most trusted seafood leader, leveraging its expertise, bringing high quality, safe, delicious and seafood products to customers across the world for over 40 years.\r\n\r\nToday, Thai Union is regarded as the world's largest processor of shelf-stable tuna products with annual sales exceeding THB120 Billion and a global workforce of over 46,000 people who are dedicated to pioneering sustainable and innovative seafood products. \r\n\r\nThe company is dedicated to producing sustainable, convenient and quality seafood products for healthy families worldwide. Its brand portfolio includes Thai-leading brands Sealect, Fisho, Marvo and Bellotta; as well as highly recognized international brands Chicken of the Sea, John West, Petit Navire, Parmentier, Mareblu, King Oscar and Rugen Fisch.\r\n\r\nAs a company committing to innovation and globally responsible business practices, Thai Union is proud to be a member of the United Nations Global Compact, a founding member of the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) and the first Thai company in the food products sector to be recognized as a member of Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) Emerging Markets 2016 for the third year running. \r\nAs a global seafood leader, we have a responsibility to set the standard for social, environmental and economic responsibility.\r\n\r\nWe heeded our stakeholders' calls with SeaChange, Thai Union's sustainability strategy with measurable commitments to delivering real, lasting changes in the way we operate. SeaChange aims to drive a positive transformation throughout the global seafood industry.\r\nFor further information, please visit www.thaiunion.com