The Senior Deduction Specialist plays a key role in optimizing processes after a recent SAP implementation. They will support the Accounts Receivable team primarily in the area of customer deductions as a Subject Matter Expert. This is a great role for someone who enjoys problem solving and process improvement. The responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to:

• Reviews daily deduction processes and identifies opportunities for process improvements
• Implements proposed process improvements in deduction process
• Develops training material and trains new team members on the deduction process
• Helps pursue repayment of invalid deductions and develops a standard process for key customers
• Collaborates with other departments (Sales, Customer Service, Finance, etc.) to get resolution on outstanding deductions and improving deduction process
• Optimizes retrieval of back-up from customer portals
• Prepares various customer, deduction, and month end reports
• Communicates with large customers to build strong working relationships to reduce deductions
• Supports Accounts Receivable Manager with special projects and acts as back-up
• Responsible for assigned portfolio of accounts in clearing deductions and collecting open invoices

TO BE CONSIDERED AN APPLICANT FOR THIS POSITION, YOU MUST SHOW HOW YOU MEET THE BASIC QUALIFICATIONS AS OUTLINED IN THE REQUIREMENTS

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of accounting/accounts receivables experience
• College degree in accounting or related field
• Advanced Excel skills (i.e. pivot tables, VLOOKUPS)
• Experience working in an ERP system
• Consumer product goods deduction experience

Preferred Qualifications

• SAP experience
• Skilled in training others
• Highly detail oriented and organized in work
• Ability to meet assigned deadlines
• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills along with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Has excellent critical thinking as well as analytical skills
• Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from manager to accomplish objectives
• Ability to function as a team player
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability; thrives in a changing/fast-paced environment

Company Description
Russell Stover Chocolates is a leader in the manufacturer of boxed chocolates.  The company’s three brands – Russell Stover, Whitman’s and Pangburn’s - are sold throughout the United States in 20+ company-owned retail stores and 70,000 wholesale accounts. After nearly 100 years in operation the company manufactures approximately 100 million pounds of chocolate candies each year in its proud tradition of being “Made in America” and “Handcrafted in Small Batches”.    

In September 2014, Russell Stover Chocolates was acquired by Lindt and Sprungli, the world leader in premium chocolates.   This was the largest acquisition in the history of Lindt and Sprungli which has operations in over 40 countries across the globe.  Russell Stover Chocolates joins sister companies Lindt USA and Ghirardelli to form a powerful confectionery triad in North America.  

Employment by Russell Stover Chocolates is contingent upon I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, education verification, and satisfactory reference and background checks.

Russell Stover Chocolates is an EOE/MINORITY/FEMALE/VET/DISABLED  employer. Principals only please.