Accounting Analyst-Accounts Receivable

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Job Summary

The purpose of the Finance Analyst – Accounts Receivable is to support the administrative functions of the Credit and AR Administration Department including management of the Direct-to-Consumer reconciliations, analyzing failed B2B credit card transactions, working with the customer to resolve issues and processing changes accordingly; performing intercompany transfer requests for misdirected customer payments and deductions.  Other responsibilities include conducting deduction purge analysis and processing; working with 3rd party provider to support AR   escheatment activities; doubtful receivable analysis and processing including   bankruptcy and preference claims as well as interacting with outside legal counsel; and various other Accounts Receivable functions. The role requires ongoing interaction with Credit Management, Finance Management, Customer Service, and customers.

Primary Responsibilities

Support administrative functions of the Credit team including:

• Managing payment reconciliation for Direct-to-Consumer business and resolving any variations between the DTC order/invoice postings and the funds received in settlements
• Execution of various clearings from AR to other balance sheet accounts to ensure the integrity of the Trade Receivable balance and other balance sheet accounts. Dispute management error monitoring, cash application of NQAC receivables and various other administrative functions. 
• Analyze and approve misdirected cash and deduction intercompany transfers between various Nestle Operating Companies and divested businesses to ensure proper accounting of trade receivable balances. Monitor system and ledger for policy compliance and ensure supporting documentation is provided. 
• B2B Credit card processing, including customer registration, resolution of authorization blocks, interfacing with third party payment processors,  reconciliation of customer chargebacks, and other reconciliation issues.
• Support doubtful account management including transfers from Trade receivables to doubtful receivables and bad debt expense, agency placements, bankruptcy reclamation defense and reconciliation; proof of claim filing, reconciliation and defense; preference defense and analysis.  Reconcile account balances and negotiate settlements as appropriate.
• Ongoing interaction with Credit Management, Customer Service personnel, Outside Legal Counsel, and Nestlé customers
• Assist on department projects and perform other duties and special assignments as required Reconcile account balance and open items of all document typeswith the customer

Requirements and Minimum Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance required
• Minimum of three years in Finance related role.  Accounts Receivable and bankruptcy experience preferred.

Experience

• Experience in the CPG industry preferred
• SAP accounts receivable system experience preferred

Required Skills

• Well-organized, methodical thinker, who can prioritize workload and responsibilities with excellent decision-making skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent analytical aptitude with a proven ability to analyze/interpret data
• Strong and creative problem-solving skills and results-based orientation
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to work well in a team-based environment and interact cooperatively with internal and external customers
• Experienced in Microsoft office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint)

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Salary: $53,000.00 to $76,000.00 per year

Bonus Eligibility: Yes

The pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits.  Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits 

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Job Requisition: 416489