Customer Program Analyst

About the role

Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of the Belkin Programs and Allowances by tracking sales, accruing funds, and evaluating customer claims for funds. Analyze profitability by customer by maintaining existing reports and developing new reports as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Oracle Rebate Master Program by setting up new program accruals, running the program, posting journal entries, running reports, and analyzing results.
• Research customer requests for credits, authorize payments, and code to appropriate general ledger and rebate numbers in a timely manner.
• Reject and follow up on recovery of invalid claims as necessary.
• Respond to customer audits by researching audit claims against Belkin records to reconcile and validate and funds claimed.
• Interface with various levels across various departments within the company.
• Establish a consistent dialogue with the Sales Department regarding customer contracts and deductions.
• Maintain and analyze various customer profitability reports.
• Participate in monthly P&L review meetings with Sales teams to present and analyze monthly results and gather data for future accruals and forecasts.
• Work on ad-hoc projects and reports as requested.
• Participate in the monthly close cycle, ensuring all cutoffs and deadlines are met and that the monthly results are accurate.
• Create journal entries, credit memos, and reconcile accounts as needed.
• Understand and follow company rules and regulations.
• Perform all other duties as assigned and required.

Requirements

• Four-year degree in Accounting, Finance
• Four to six years' experience in a professional accounting environment; audit experience a plus
• Proficiency in MS Office - particularly advanced Excel functionality (e.g., pivot tables, LOOKUP formulas)
• Strong organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Ability to adapt in a fast changing environment and contribute regularly to process improvement changes
• Ability to work additional hours as needed during the month-end close cycle to ensure all deadlines are met (month-end close cycle is defined as the week leading into and the three days after the fiscal month-end close date)
• Ability to get along with others and to handle both internal and external customers on a professional basis
• Proficiency in use of fully integrated business software packages; experience with Oracle and Business Objects is a plus

Qualifications

• Education: Four-year degree in Accounting, Finance

Skills

• Understanding of ISO 9001 and 14001
• Compliance with Health and Safety requirements of Belkin
• Ability to maintain a safe and clean work environment

Benefits

• Competitive market-based salary
• Performance-based bonus
• Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits

Pay

$67,000 - $71,000

Schedule

Not specified