Ar Collections Analyst - Mississauga, Canada - PepsiCo

PepsiCo

Verified Company

Mississauga, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Overview:

The National Accounts Collections Analyst is responsible for timely collection of an assigned portfolio of both National and Regional DSD/DWD accounts.

To mitigate Bad Debt risk, the analyst must maintain targeted DCSO levels, perform vigilant risk assessments and complete account maintenance reviews accurately and promptly.

For the incumbent to be successful they must have the ability to maintain accuracy and timeliness, while addressing multiple tasks.

Responsibilities:

Manage assigned portfolio of accounts, including reconciliations, collections and support on deductions management
Execute appropriate collection strategies to improve periodend/monthly DSO, Cash Flow and other Key Performance Indicators
Liaise closely with KAMs and BDMs to solve customers' unique requirements or reconciliation issues, including scheduling periodic Risk Review meetings
Prepare and forward Periodic packages to customers for past due Invoices & Invalid Deductions, including appropriate back up to ensure prompt payment.
Comply to customer's specific invoicing requirements and timelines for followup with a sense of urgency
Partner with internal stakeholders and shared services to action pricing, quantity and rebate items
Update changes to the customer's information on a timely basis to ensure accurate EDI transmissions
Scrutinize SAP S4 Hana AR, and review EDI reconciliations in order to identify missed electronic transmissions
Develop and update monthly customer scorecards and communicate results to key stakeholders
Consistently strive for productivity gains to minimize controllable costs
Educate customers on PBC terms and various payment/billing options to drive cash flow improvements

Qualifications:

Strong reconciliation and analytical skills. Ability to investigate/analyze and engage key stakeholders in the resolution process of all outstanding items.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in order to work effectively with crossfunctional teams and maintain customer goodwill and loyalty
Intermediate to advanced MS Word, Excel (Pivot/Vlookup a must)
ERP Systems savvy (SAP S4 Hana experience preferred)