REBATE ACCOUNTING ANALYST

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JOB DESCRIPTION
REBATE ACCOUNTING ANALYST: DETAILS
Title: Rebate Accounting Analyst
Location: Goodlettsville TN
Start Date: ASAP
Pay Rate: $28-33/hour
Type: Contract to hire opportunity

REQUIREMENTS: REBATE ACCOUNTING ANALYST
* Advanced excel skills (writing formulas, pivot tables, vlookups, etc.)
* Excellent problem solving skills. Someone that enjoys puzzles will do well in this role.
* Completion of a four-year bachelor’s degree in accounting or business AND 3+ years of working experience in an accounting role
* Proficient technical skills with the ability to develop, write, and produce reports and databases

RESPONSIBILITIES: REBATE ACCOUNTING ANALYST
* Develops and performs all rebate accounting for accrued rebates, earned rebates, and prepaid rebates for assigned programs in compliance with GAAP and Company accounting policies and procedures, including SOX controls.
* In rebate program setup, determines rebate type and category for proper reporting.
* Determines sources of data and verifies integrity and appropriateness of data relative to the program and contract.
* Determines methods of rebate calculation, and calculates rebate accruals, processes payments/deductions, and updates applicable rebate spreadsheets and databases.
* Develops rapport and procedures and communicates status with all levels of management, in particular those with an interest in the analyst’s assigned program or department.
* Management includes those with budgetary responsibility for rebates.
* Must communicate with vendors as well.
* Reviews and understands contracts and agreements, existing and proposed, interprets proper accounting and explains to management how the accounting may affect current, expected or proposed rebate performance or forecast.
* Ensures programs are sufficiently documented and understood.
* Makes billing decisions, including whether to prepare a rebate bill or not, and for what amount, a partial bill, a full bill or prepaid amount.
* Ages rebates receivable and follows up with merchants and vendors to collect rebates.
* Retains authority to deduct in lieu of receiving a check if required.
* Recommends write-off of uncollectible rebates.
* Creates monthly period-end accrual uploads to the GL and RSL.
* Reconciles assigned rebates, and completes period close documentation.
* Develops analytical reports using report writer software and data sources such as PO
* receipts, POS, and payment information.
* Performs ad hoc analysis and makes recommendations to management regarding potential or future rebate programs.
* Reconciles vendor rebate-related issues by conducting research, locating back-up documentation, and clarifying information using various systems, databases, and reports.
* Analyzes rebate processes and procedures to ensure best practices are used.
* Recommends, designs, and develops enhancements to the rebate process.
* Supports Merchandising and Logistics planning, budgeting and forecasting with knowledge of rebate programs, recommendations, and anticipated performance and accounting.
* Ensures accurate and timely billing, tracking, and recording of vendor rebates for assigned programs.
* Analyze rebate processes to ensure best practices are utilized.
* Partners with Financial Planning, Merchandising, Advertising, and outside vendors to properly record and collect vendor rebate funds.
* Determines the best strategy, approach or process to account for each rebate program .
* Serves as a liaison between vendors, buyers, and other internal departments to coordinate rebates and expedite the resolution of any issues.

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