Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.
As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.
To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led, resilient and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility, we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact
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PURPOSE:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Deduction and Billback Specialist to join our team on a temporary basis. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in SAP, with specific expertise in deduction matching and clearing. This role is critical in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of our financial operations within the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) sector.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND DELIVERABLES:
Ensure timely processing and payments of vendor invoices while adhering to internal controls and policies.
Minimize accounts receivable risk while working with the sales force to maximize sales.
Drive efficiency initiatives pertaining to both AR & AP to improve Working Capital.
Responsible for accurately invoicing customers in both the Wholesale and Direct channels.
Oversee investigation of customer credit risk and advise course of action on credit applications.
Negotiate payment on delinquent customer accounts and determine when to send the account to an outside collection agency or write off the receivable.
Manage customer accounts that file for bankruptcy protection.
Analyze financial statements of large, high-risk customers and report findings and recommendations to senior management.
Manage the relationships with external collection agencies, credit reporting agencies, and third-party invoice processing providers.
Collaborate with other financial staff to project cash collections as well as AR and AP balances.
Preparation of AR and AP footnotes for financial statements
Participate in the on-going ERP implementation project to provide direction and guidance in the AR and AP areas of the system.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Years of relevant experience: 3 – 5 years Accounting Experience
Good communication skills
Analytical/problem solving skills
Integrated system knowledge and understanding
Strong Microsoft Office skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and juggle multiple priorities
Strong resourcefulness, analytical/problem solving skills
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Minimum education: College Degree; Associate or Bachelors preferred
Experience: Minimum of 1-2 year of experience in a similar role, with a strong focus on deduction matching and clearing.
SAP Proficiency: Extensive experience with SAP is required.
Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
Strong attention to details
Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time
ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:
Base starting salary ranges from $62k- $65k/year. The base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. In addition to base pay, this role includes:
An annual incentive opportunity, awarded based on individual and company performance.
A comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial security
pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.
We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List. If you are a recruitment agency and wish to submit candidate to be considered for this vacancy, you must have agreed to, and signed, our terms of business.
We will not accept CVs from any other sources other than those currently on our PSL. We will not pay a fee for any candidate that has not been represented by a provider on our PSL.