Customer Finance Specialist - Retail

YOUR ROLE

This position manages the AR for large national retailers.  Functions include processing of payments and managing deductions to ensure the account maintains current. Position responsible for collection of funds in a timely manner.  Person is responsible for developing and maintaining professional relationships with internal and external people to ensure high client satisfaction.  Must stay current on all necessary vendor compliance requirements. Telecommuting options are available per department's need. 

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Process payments for retail accounts.
• Have working knowledge of deduction types.
• Ability to research deductions and determine validity.
• Work with other teams to ensure all processes flow smoothly.
• Attend regular meetings to collaborate with sales team.
• Reconcile unapplied credit/debit transactions.
• Research and direct application of incoming cash.
• Assist in the resolution of customer claims for loss/shortage/pricing and return variances.
• Ensure timely research and issuance of unauthorized deduction chargebacks.
• Maintain up to date understanding of Vendor portals and contracts.
• Provide back-up support of team responsibilities as needed.
• Perform other duties as required and assigned.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide back-up support of team responsibilities as needed.
• Provide recommendations for continuing improvements for processes and procedures.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Required:

• 2 years experience in an entry level accounting role required, additional accounting experience is highly desired. Education in accounting from an accredited college can substitute for the required experience on a year for year basis, additional education is desired.  
• Understanding of basic accounting.
• Ability to understand and interpret contracts and compliance agreements.
• Ability to multi-task through several different processes.
• Navigate multi systems for research.
• Great attention to detail.
• Analytical minded.
• High level of accuracy.
• Excellent with numbers and math skills.
• Efficient in Microsoft Excel and Word, advanced excel skills is highly desired.
• Excellent time management.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Self-motivating and can work independently.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Ability to do formulas in Excel.
• Ability to research on multiple levels.
• Ability to handle confidential information.

ABOUT TOMORROW

We value your professional and personal growth. That’s why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. This role can be the first step on your career path with us.  You can stay in the same job family, find a new family to grow in (an almost limitless number of options) or find your own path. Join CEVA for a challenging and rewarding career.

CEVA operates in a multicultural, global environment and is a richly diverse organization operating seamlessly as one company. We aim to attract, motivate and retain the best people in our industry, whatever their background.  We share the same passion to deliver world-class solutions to our customers. We have the best supply chain professionals in the industry and develop this talent in an inspiring work environment.

CEVA Logistics is proud to be an equal opportunity work place and an affirmative action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.

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