Trade Spend and Deductions Analyst - 3-6 Month Contract

Vaco Recruiter Services; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting agency is seeking a detail-oriented professional for an accounts receivable role in Toronto. The ideal candidate will manage trade spend deductions and ensure compliance with ERP systems. A bachelor's degree and 3–4 years of relevant experience are necessary. Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with tools like SAP and Salesforce is a plus. The position offers $25–$30 per hour.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business administration, accounting, finance or related.
• 3–4 years in a corporate setting with trade spend processes.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the accounts receivable subledger for assigned accounts.
• Process trade spend and deductions in ERP systems.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reporting for management.

Skills

Accounts receivable management

Trade spend deduction resolution

Proficiency in ERP systems

Advanced Excel skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, or finance

Tools

SAP

HighRadius

Salesforce

Job description

About the Opportunity

• Review and maintain the accounts receivable subledger for assigned customer accounts.
• Process and reconcile trade spend and deductions in ERP and related financial systems.
• Collaborate with internal sales teams to ensure proper supporting documentation is provided for trade spend and deduction processing.
• Process credit notes across multiple business units related to trade spend activities.
• Investigate deductions in the subledger and ensure timely resolution and clearing.
• Run and analyze ERP reports to ensure trade spend deductions are attributed to the correct business units, brands, or categories.
• Partner closely with credit and collections teams to verify deductions are accurately reflected.
• Process intercompany transactions as required.
• Work with customers and internal stakeholders to resolve discrepancies and outstanding items.
• Follow up on and resolve invalid deductions and credit balances within established timelines.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting for management review.
• Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation.
• Maintain and update process documentation, desk procedures, and identify areas for improvement.
• Participate in system enhancements and user acceptance testing.
• Perform ad hoc reporting and other assigned projects or tasks.

About You

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business administration, accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 3–4 years of experience in a corporate setting, ideally in an industry with complex trade spend and deduction processes.
• Experience in accounts receivable and deduction resolution.
• Proficiency with a major ERP system (experience with SAP considered a strong asset).
• Familiarity with trade spend or deduction management software (e.g., HighRadius) and CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) is an asset.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, with advanced Excel knowledge (pivots, VLOOKUP, and advanced formulas).
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and operate with a strong sense of urgency.
• Self-motivation and the ability to work independently.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a mindset focused on process improvement.

Pay Range

$25 - $30 /hour

How to Apply

To apply, click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please note that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats. When referencing this job, quote #454269.

You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.