Trade Analyst

Job Type:Full-Time / Salaried (Exempt) - $62,000 - $72,000

Job Location:

Kodiak HQ:
Park City,Utahor Remote

Individual base salary for this role ultimately will depend on numerous factors, including but not limited to experience, job-related skills, relevant education or training, certifications, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate could fall anywhere within the stated range. Beyond base salary, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k, and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. This role also is eligible to participate in Kodiak's annual discretionary bonus program, which is dependent on various factors, including individual and company performance.

The Trade Analyst is responsible for the daily activities of trade management, deduction management, and collection of accounts receivable. This role is responsible for all accounts receivable-related tasks but will also be utilized for other related accounting and finance needs as assigned. This role bridges finance, sales, and operations to support trade processes, monitor customer account performance, and contribute to overall financial health.

• Reconcile Customer Invoicing with 3PL’s Inventory Reporting
• Accurately process and apply customer deduction spend to the correct GL accounts
• Applies daily cash receipts to customer accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely reconciliation.
• Verify all material offsets and deductions charged againstinvoices including, but not limited to, confirmingthe tradeplanspentviatradeplanning softwareby reviewing plans and contracts.
• Communicate and collaborate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including Kodiak team members, customers, and brokers.
• Analyze trade deductions, claims, and promotions toidentifytrends and root causes.
• Provide insights to improve tradespendingefficiency and minimize outstanding receivables.
• Prepare andmaintainweeklyAR aging reports, customer payment performance summaries, and KPI dashboards.
• Documenttrade agreements, payment terms, credit policies, and report non-compliance.
• Investigate and resolve disputes related to pricing, promotions, and deductions.
• Work closely with sales,commercialfinance, and customer service teams to resolve issues promptly.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance AR management and trade analysis.
• Support the automation of AR and trade finance workflowsthrough uploads,scanners, Power BI reports,and partner with IT to createcustomer specifictools.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and trade finance policies.
• Dispute andcollectallerroneousmaterial offsets and deductions.
• Collectoutstanding receivables toachieve dayssales outstandingtargets.
• Administer credit procedures for both new and existing customers.
• Assistin the monthly close of financialstatementsincludingreconciliationsandaccruals.
• Assistin preparing andobtainingdocumentation for the annual audit.

• Meticulous attention to detail with a highly organized mindset
• Proficiencyininformation systems:
  
  MS Office suite (Excel), ERP and Trade Management systems
• Self-motivated and accountable
• Ability to thrive in a rapidly growing organization
• Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills, effectively presenting information and summarizing key concepts.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• CPG Industry experience
• Familiarity with Net Suiteand Blue Planner

This role is based in our headquarters near the ski slopes and mountain trails of Park City, Utah,or remote for the right candidate. We offer competitive compensation and benefits that include:

• Medical/dental/vision plans
• 401k match
• FSA & HSA accounts
• Life & ADD Insurance
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Cell Phone & Internet Stipend
• Relocation assistance
• Annual Professional Development Stipend
• Travel Reimbursement
• Annual performance bonus
• Employee Equity Plan
• A company fleet of snowboards and other equipment
• Wellness lifestyle allowance (B.E.A.R Bucks)
• Mental Health Therapy Benefit & the Calm app
• All-you-can-eat flapjacks
• Responsible Time Off
• Early-out Fridays
• Parental leave
• Casual dress code
• A variety of other Kodiak-unique perks