AR Specialist – Deduction Clearing, Trade Spend Reporting

Job Description:

  • Apply customer payments accurately and on a timely basis
  • Match remittances to open invoices and investigate discrepancies
  • Research, code, and clear customer deductions
  • Ensure deductions have appropriate supporting documentation
  • Track disputes, chargebacks, repayments, and other customer-related issues
  • Coordinate with Sales and Operations to validate deductions and promotional activities
  • Maintain accurate customer account records and reconciliations
  • Monitor outstanding deductions and follow up on unresolved items
  • Prepare monthly trade spend reports
  • Assist with AR aging and cash clearing reconciliations
  • Support AR sub-ledger to general ledger reconciliations
  • Assist with month-end and year-end close activities
  • Identify process improvements for deduction management and cash application
  • Work US Hours
  • Collaborate with Sales, Operations, and Finance

Requirements:

  • 2–4 years of experience in accounts receivable, cash application, deductions, or related accounting
  • CPG, manufacturing, or distribution experience
  • Hands-on experience with customer deductions and dispute resolution
  • Strong reconciliation and analytical skills
  • Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and reconciliation formulas
  • Ability to coordinate with Sales, Operations, and Finance teams
  • Strong attention to detail when handling high-volume transactions
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills
  • Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, or similar ERP systems (nice-to-have)
  • Experience with trade spend, promotional deductions, or customer allowances (nice-to-have)
  • U.S. accounting or customer-account experience (nice-to-have)
  • Multi-entity or intercompany accounting experience (nice-to-have)
  • Familiarity with EDI payment/remittance processes (nice-to-have)
  • Experience with Confido or similar trade promotion/cash application systems (nice-to-have)
  • Accounting degree or professional accounting designation progress (nice-to-have)
  • Reliable computer, high-speed internet, and a quiet, dedicated workspace for remote work
  • Currently residing in the Philippines and legally authorized to work there

Benefits:

  • 100% Remote Work – Work from anywhere in the Philippines
  • Career Growth Opportunities – Gain hands-on experience, and continuous learning
  • Collaborative & Innovative Team – Work alongside skilled professionals who value excellence
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