Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Deduction Analyst to join a manufacturing organization on a Contract basis in Northfield, Illinois. This role focuses on researching customer deductions, supporting billing and payment resolution, and helping maintain accurate financial records across key accounts. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, a solid foundation in accounting operations, and the communication skills needed to work effectively with both retail partners and internal teams.
Responsibilities:
- Review and resolve customer deduction claims promptly while ensuring accuracy in account handling and documentation.
- Work closely with large retail customers to address payment variances and outstanding issues.
- Assist with billing-related questions and help drive timely resolution of unapplied payments, short pays, and related discrepancies.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to improve account reconciliation processes and strengthen reporting accuracy.
- Maintain clear, audit-ready records of deduction activity, dispute outcomes, and supporting financial documentation.
- Use Excel to examine deduction patterns, reconcile balances, and prepare reports that support decision-making.
- Investigate account inconsistencies and recommend practical solutions to reduce recurring deduction issues.
- Hands-on experience with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and core billing activities.
- Prior experience managing deductions, ideally in environments that support large retail or high-volume customer accounts.
- Strong account reconciliation skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build productive working relationships.
- Proficiency in Excel for analysis, reporting, and financial review.
- Experience using QuickBooks is strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with Fishbowl software is helpful but not required.
- Background in manufacturing, food and beverage, or corporate grocery environments is preferred.