Deductions & Accounts Receivable Analyst

At Barilla, we believe that every great journey begins with passion and a bold vision. From our humble beginnings in 1877 in a small shop in Parma, Italy, we've blossomed into a global leader in the food industry, guided by our commitment to progress and excellence.

Today, Barilla is an international group present in more than 100 countries and we are proud to be recognized as the world's top food company by reputation. With 22 beloved brands in our portfolio, we are world leader for pasta, the number one choice for ready-made sauces in Europe, leader for bakery products in Italy, and for crispbread across Scandinavia with Wasa.

Our success story is written by a passionate team of almost 9,000 dedicated employees across 30 plants and offices worldwide, all united by a shared mission to nourish the future with purpose and passion.

Are you ready to add your unique flavor to our journey?

Job Purpose:

The primary responsibility of the Deduction & Accounts Receivable Analyst is to resolve customer deductions in a timely and effective manner. In addition, the Deduction & Accounts Receivable Specialist may also be called upon to manage and collect customer accounts, and work closely with internal and external stakeholders to maintain good customer relationships and achieve optimal results.

Key Accountabilities:

Track, investigate and resolve customer deductions:
* Review and code customer logistics deductions to the proper general ledger account.
* Review and identify invalid customer deductions to initiate recovery of funds.
* Identify preventative measures to eliminate future deductions.
* Liaison with Sales, Broker, and Customer Service to research and clear customer deductions.
* Engage with external customers as required to resolve issues and clear deductions.

Manage and collect accounts receivables from customers:
* Manage communications with customers, brokers, shared services center.
* Collect accounts receivable through active telephone, email, and customer portal collection procedures and timely and effective follow-up.
* Research open Cash on Account amounts to facilitate clearing.
* Research customer payment information, adjusting accounts receivable as needed to accurately reflect each account payment and deduction status.

Assist with maintaining appropriate controls and policies as related to cash receipts and deduction resolution:
* Provide instructions, training, performance monitoring to shared services center.
* Provide backup support for releasing orders on credit hold.
* Assist with updating customer master with new contact data, payment method, terms, invoice delivery and any other information

Desired Skills and Background:

* Associates Degree Preferred (concentration in Finance, Accounting, Operations, Supply Chain)
* 2+ years experience in a similar role required.
* Must have Analytical skills, be detail oriented, able to work independently, and be a self-starter.
* SAP experience is a plus
* Proficient using MS Office (Word, Exel, Access, PowerPoint, etc.).
* Effective communication skills and be capable of developing alignment across other functions and departments

As of the date of this posting, the estimated pay range for this role is $65k-$68k, plus eligibility to participate in the annual discretionary bonus plan (20% target). The actual pay for the position will be determined by various factors, including but not limited to job-related experience, skills, education, location, and internal equity. This range may be subject to change over time.

Barilla strives to provide you and your family with a wide range of benefit options to support your overall health and financial wellbeing needs. This position does qualify for benefits to include medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, 401(K) plan with company match, life and disability plans, and employee assistance program.

At Barilla, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where diversity in all its forms is valued and embraced. Our employment policies and practices are designed to ensure equal employment opportunities for all, regardless of age, race, color, citizenship, faith, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or characteristics of expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our commitment to equal employment stems from our unwavering belief that it is not only the right thing to do, but it is also a fundamental driver of innovation and business success.