Finance Analyst

The Finance Analyst will be responsible for the setting up and processing of supplier or distributor contracted national volume discount (NVD) calculation, invoicing, collection, dispute investigation and reconciliation, ensuring timeliness, accuracy and completeness.

Job Responsibilities

• Contract Setup, Billing and Collection :  Work with the purchasing managers to accurately interpret and setup contract rebate items for invoicing
• Review new supplier items and code properly to comply with contract
• Close billing programs timely to meet monthly and quarterly deadlines
• Analyze NVD revenue variances and provide explanation to ensure accuracy
• Prepare and communicate supplier invoices ensuring that all funds are collected on a timely basis
• Reconcile supplier and distributor Vtrak rebate payments
• Investigate dispute, work with internal and external parties to resolve variances
• Deposit Processing : Input, allocate and validate supplier/distributor payments including follow-up and correction of short payments
• NVD receivable balance sheet account reconciliation
• Excel report consolidation using Macros
• Document contracts and assist with internal SOX audit and external audit requirements
• Assist other teams for NVD revenue analysis as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• College or University graduate with finance/accounting knowledge and experience
• Prior work experience in a food services environment, preferably in Purchasing/Vendor Revenue
• Strong personal computer skills with emphasis on intermediate level Excel
• Detail oriented with ability to effectively manage priorities
• Knowledge of food service industry products and brands would be an asset
• Confident self-starter with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with internal Purchasing staff, suppliers and distributors.