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Accounts Receivable Deduction Representative I

City Chambersburg

State/Territory Pennsylvania

Work Schedule Monday-Friday

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Job Brief

Join our team as a Deduction Representative I!

Co me join our team as a Deduction Representative I! We started with pastries handmade by Lois and Lloyd Martin inside of a garage and we have boomed into a multi-facility company where our many products are produced by machines and shipped domestically and internationally. Talk about a rich history and exciting future! As an employer of choice we offer physical, emotional, financial and professional benefits including 401k, disability insurance and paid holidays.”

Summary: As a member of the Martin's Family, the Deduction Representative I's primary responsibility is to r esearch and analyze customer deductions for product shortages , damages, pricing, promotion , advertising or other deductions taken by customers and collect past due invoices by working closely with internal and external customers to resolve routine discrepancies by performing the following:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Collaborate s with cash ap plication, credit, sales and other internal partners to perform analysis on customer deduction s, including but not limited to , audits, shortages, promotions, advertising allowances, etc.; resolves issues in a timely manner.

• Reconcile s and resolve s customer audits.

• Manage s standard Oracle deductions such as sample s, damages, fees , etc . ; c reates debit and credit memo s using receivable and revenue codes as directed by Accounting Manager.

• Communicates professionally with internal and external customers regarding routine deduction issues , including but not limited to , p hone calls, letters, emails and/ or meetings to collect payment .

• Maintain s a productive relationship with sales personnel to resolve deductions discrepancies and past due invoices .

• Consistently documents analysis and communication utilizing technology provided and best practices .

• Research es and resolves aged invoices and unapplied payments.

• Assesse s the collectability of an account.

• E scalates identified risk to AR Supervisor .

• Works with Deduction team or AR Analyst to formulate recommendation for payment plans and write-offs.

• Provides proper documentation to support write-offs or charge backs .

• Provides timely and accurate reporting on aging.

• Works with Ca sh A pplication team , AR Analyst and s ales to facilitate timely promotion- end reconciliations for billback promotions .

• Assists with related special projects .

• Maintains electronic files in accordance with standard file naming convention.

• Scans and files.

  Supervisory Responsibilities:

  This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

  Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  Education and/or Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED;

• Associate’s degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or

• Three to twelve months related experience and/or training in a general accounting environment ; or

• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

  Language Skills:

  Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence and memos. Ability to write correspondence. Ability to effectively present and communicate information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.

  Mathematical Skills:

  Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

  Reasoning Ability:

  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to identify and solve routine problems using variables in standardized situations. Ability to multitask and navigate multiple systems.

  Computer Skills:

• Knowledge of accounting software and Microsoft Excel software a plus .

• Ability to type required.

• Ability to operate 10-key c alculator keypad required.

  Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

• Self-motivated, ability to work independently .

• Works well in team environment.

• High attention to detail.

• Organizational skills .

  Physical Demands:

  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  While performing the duties of this j ob, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

  Work Environment:

  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  The noise level in the w ork environment is usually moderate .

  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)