We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Analyst to join an organization in Guelph, Ontario on a Contract basis. This hybrid opportunity combines accounts receivable support with trade promotion analysis, helping Finance and Sales manage customer programs, deductions, and accruals with accuracy. The successful candidate will play a key role in reviewing promotional claims, maintaining financial integrity, and ensuring trade-related transactions are recorded and resolved promptly.

Responsibilities:

• Administer customer trade programs by examining discounts, rebates, and promotional claims against approved agreements before processing them.

• Partner with Sales and Finance to monitor active promotional activity and ensure related accruals are complete, accurate, and properly reflected in reporting.

• Enter and maintain trade spend details in the promotions management system so customer discounts are applied correctly on invoices or captured in monthly accruals.

• Investigate and track customer deductions, including trade-related short pays and logistics claims, and maintain supporting records for follow-up and reconciliation.

• Work closely with Accounts Receivable and Sales teams to resolve outstanding deduction items and reduce aged balances.

• Validate disputed or pending trade deductions and clear approved items in a timely manner to support accurate account balances.

• Perform account analysis and invoice reconciliation to identify discrepancies, support payment application, and improve the quality of receivables data.

• Contribute to a hybrid team environment by attending the Guelph, Ontario office two days per week and coordinating effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.

• At least 2 years of experience in accounts receivable, trade spend analysis, deductions management, or a similar finance-focused role.
• Demonstrated experience processing trade promotions, including discounts, rebates, deductions, and customer claims.
• Strong background in account reconciliation, account analysis, and resolving invoice-related discrepancies.
• Hands-on experience working with a major ERP system and other financial or customer promotions platforms.
• Solid understanding of payment processing and the impact of deductions and accruals on receivables reporting.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Sales, Finance, and customer-facing teams to resolve issues and gather supporting information.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage a high volume of deductions accurately and within deadlines.

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