AR​/Deductions Analyst

Accentuate Staffing is seeking an AR/Deductions Analyst for our client located in Garner, NC 27529.

• Reviews, analyzes, and assigns customer deductions to the appropriate classification categories.
• Conducts all accounting activities professionally, adhering to established accounting practices and procedures.
• Utilizes customer portals, shared email boxes and broker network to obtain Trade backup for deductions and attaches the supporting trade documentation to the deduction in Blacksmith Trade System.
• Analyzes deductions to identify unauthorized trends.
• Retrieves supporting documentation for Non-Trade Invoice Related Deductions, such as shortages, overages, damages, quality issues, and pricing discrepancies, from customer portals, shared email boxes and broker network.
• Validates backup documentation to determine the validity of deductions and clear them to the appropriate reason codes.
• Requests credit and debit memos as necessary for shortages, overages, and returns.
• Seeks proof of deliveries (PODs) for overages and shortages via Lean Logistics, Chicago Tracking, or Trucking Companies.
• Pursues repayment of unauthorized deductions in a timely manner.
• Reassesses and analyzes customer non-trade post audits to clear or pursue repayment.
• Communicates and collaborates with Brokers, Sales, Customer Service, and Accounts Receivable to provide and attach proper supporting documentation for deductions.
• Maintains a working knowledge and understanding of the customer base within the assigned area.
• Compiles customer-specific analysis to produce specialized reports for the Sales team.
• Assists with areas of responsibility through spreadsheet analysis and special projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
  • Will consider a combination of education and work experience in lieu of a degree.
• 2+ years of experience in accounting, finance, or a similar role required.
• Superior written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Detail oriented with a high level of accuracy and precision.
• Excellent critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Capability of operating independently and collaboratively with other team members.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrates the ability to tackle issues, inquiries, and concerns promptly and proactively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suites (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.), web-based portals, and accounting software (M-Tech, SAP, or similar).
• Experience with ERP systems, such as SAP, Oracle, or similar is a plus.