Financial Analyst

Position Summary The Accounting Analyst / Financial Analyst will support accurate and timely financial processing with a primary focus on retailer deductions, accounts receivable reconciliations, accruals, customer chargebacks, and month-end support. The role requires strong analytical judgment, disciplined follow-through, and the ability to work with internal teams, retailers, and principals to investigate discrepancies and resolve account issues efficiently.

Key Responsibilities
• Process retailer deductions in accordance with customer agreements, company financial policies, and established procedures.
• Reconcile retailer deductions and customer account balances by verifying transactions, reviewing supporting documentation, and comparing system reports to the general ledger.
• Prepare and maintain standard monthly accruals, reconciliations, and related supporting schedules.
• Assist with month-end principal statements and respond professionally to internal and external inquiries regarding deductions, accruals, reconciliations, and account balances.
• Investigate freight discrepancies, pricing issues, deductions, and customer chargebacks; identify root causes and coordinate with internal departments and customers to resolve disputed claims.
• Perform day-to-day accounting transactions, including verifying, classifying, coding, and recording transactions accurately and on a timely basis.
• Provide backup support to the Accounts Payable team, including invoice processing, coding, and payment preparation during absences and peak workload periods.
• Support interim and year-end audit processes by preparing schedules, compiling documentation, and responding to audit information requests.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal control expectations.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to improve accuracy, efficiency, documentation quality, and issue-resolution turnaround times.
• Perform other accounting and finance duties as assigned.