Deviation Management Analyst

Company: Great Lakes Cheese, Inc.
Location: Hiram
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

Job Overview

The Deviation Management Analyst will perform basic accounting activities and assume responsibility for maintenance of our deviated pricing related accounts. The Analyst prepares and maintains financial and business transactions, applying accounting principles, which include work that is analytical, evaluative, and advisory in nature.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain deviated pricing programs from the Accounts Receivable side.
• Reconcile customer sales statements to related payments received and deductions taken.
• Reconcile underlying inventory transactions to ensure all inventory is accounted for in the business.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies by interacting with various stakeholders, primarily sales representatives and customers.
• Ensures and maintain rebates in SAP and / or related system for all approved agreements to document rebate contracts and transactions.
• Coordinate the recovery of any invalid deduction.
• Responsible for making sure end customers provide accurate and timely reports.
• Reconcile rebates and commissions as related to accounts using deviated pricing.
• Effectively communicate with management and external departments.
• Analyze the effects of transactions upon account relationships.
• Ensure the adequacy of the accounting system as the basis for reporting to management.
• Post journal entries to the general ledger as necessary.
• Recommend improvements, adaptations, or revisions in the accounting system and procedures.
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant pricing procedures and practices.
• Establish, modify, document, and coordinate the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate revenue postings as required by Revenue Recognition Standard, ASU 606.
• All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures.
• All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.
• Other duties as assigned by the manager.
  
  Required Education and Experience
  
  
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administrations, or related field.
  • Two or more years of experience working in Accounting or Finance department.
  • Ability to make sound, independent decisions based on expertise and experience.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot and problem solve.
  • Proficient in MS Office suite, with an expertise in Excel.
  • Ability to perform ad-hoc reporting and analysis.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to interact with management and all levels of production.
  • Exceptional analytical skills.
  • Strong planning and organization skills.
    
    Preferred Education and Experience
    
    
    • Master's degree in Management, Accounting, or Finance
    • SAP experience.
    • Three or more years of experience working with deviated pricing.
      
      Working Conditions
      --- Work is performed in an office setting.
      --- Occasional exposure to industrial operations including: temperature extremes from approximately 35 -F to 100 -F; noise levels in excess of 85 dB; moisture and moving machinery.
      --- Hair nets, ear plugs/muffs, hardhats, and/or safety glasses may be required.
      
      EEOC & Disclaimer
      
      Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

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