Accounting Analyst

We are seeking an Accounting Analyst that will support the finance team, enabling effective decision-making at all levels to improve financial performance.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, process, classify, report, research and analyze customer deductions (claims) as well as pursue recoveries where applicable.
• Analyze, accrue and report on outbound freight as well as work with third party freight consolidator for accuracy, timeliness and continuous improvements.
• Work with customer specific portals/forms to process disputed deductions.
• Lead process improvements associated with systems, deductions, freight and other cost variance buckets.
• Cross train and back up other team members in inventory, master data, variance, and spending analytics.
• Work with contacts in various internal/external departments, provide analytics and support as required.
• Lead internal deductions meetings.
• Manage electronic storage of backup documentation required for support of the deduction.
• Work closely with billings and supply chain to resolve any discrepancies and identify problems.
• Support ERP implementation
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related field required
• Proven ability to learn, communicate and work effectively remotely
• Working towards CPA designation would be an asset
• 1-3 years' experience in finance or accounting
• Experience with customer deductions resolution and analytics an asset
• Experience with cost accounting (COGS) an asset
• Experience in Manufacturing, CPG or business- to-business environment an asset
• Strong analytical skills
• Advanced knowledge of Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interact with all levels within (and outside of) the organization and communicate effectively in a variety of situations
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team oriented environment
• Proven track record of maintaining strong client relations
• Experience with multiple systems and systems implementation (SAP) an asset.