Accounts Receivable Specialist

Description We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to support a manufacturing organization in San Antonio, Texas through a Contract assignment. This position focuses on promotional accounting activities, including managing trade allowance documentation, reviewing customer deductions, and helping maintain accurate financial records tied to pricing and promotional programs. The ideal candidate brings solid accounting knowledge, strong attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate effectively with internal teams and external partners.

Responsibilities:

- Gather and review backup documentation related to promotional deductions, customer payments, and trade allowance activity from sales teams, brokers, distributors, and customers.

- Investigate deduction claims and payment variances to determine validity and secure recovery of amounts that do not comply with company policy.

- Monitor promotional programs to confirm transactions are processed in alignment with internal trade spending guidelines and established procedures.

- Examine trade agreements and pricing details to identify discrepancies, correct errors, and resolve issues affecting invoice accuracy.

- Reconcile promotional deductions and off-invoice pricing differences to support timely account resolution and clean receivable balances.

- Apply accounting analysis to ensure customer and product profitability data is represented accurately in financial records.

- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to address billing questions, pricing issues, and collection matters tied to customer accounts.

- Support cash application, invoice review, and general receivables activities as needed to maintain efficient accounts receivable operations. Requirements - High school diploma or equivalent required, along with an entry-level understanding of accounting principles.

- At least 3 years of accounting experience, including hands-on exposure to accounts receivable processes.

- Working knowledge of accounts payable and accounts receivable functions in a business environment.

- Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced setting.

- Strong collaborative approach with the ability to work productively across internal departments and external contacts.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

- Experience with in the broker community is preferred.

- Familiarity with promotional accounting, invoice discrepancies, pricing analysis, cash application, collections, or general ledger support is a plus.

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