About the job
Position: General Accountant – Cash Applications Specialist
Location: Remote – (Global)
Employment Type: Full-time
Type of contract: Independent contractor
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Position Overview:
As a key member of our finance team, you will oversee the cash application process for our distributor and wholesale customers. Your role ensures that payments, deductions, and adjustments are applied accurately and in a timely manner, allowing our US-based colleagues to concentrate on higher-value analyses.
Responsibilities:
- Apply distributor and wholesale payments to customer accounts using ERP systems such as NetSuite or similar.
- Review remittance advice and supporting documents to ensure accurate cash, credit, and deduction applications.
- Reconcile payment discrepancies, short-pays, and chargebacks in collaboration with internal teams and customers.
- Track and document trade deductions and offsets, assisting in their resolution.
- Maintain precise accounts receivable (AR) subledger records and aid in customer account reconciliations.
- Prepare periodic AR and deduction reports for management review.
- Support month-end closing processes, including reconciliations, schedules, and journal entries as necessary.
- Assist with various general accounting tasks as needed, such as audit support and ad hoc analyses.
Requirements:
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting, accounts receivable, or cash applications (experience in distributor/wholesale environments is a plus).
- Proven ability to process high volumes of payments and deductions.
- Proficiency in ERP systems is required, with a strong preference for NetSuite experience.
- Excellent analytical and reconciliation skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- Strong capabilities in Excel and Google Sheets.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Availability to work during US business hours and meet tight deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in consumer packaged goods (CPG), food & beverage, retail, or e-commerce sectors.
- Familiarity with distributor deduction types and trade spending.
