AR Specialist – Deduction Clearing & Trade Spend Reporting

MultiplyMii; Philippines; On-site; PHP 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Career growth

Collaborative team

Job summary

MultiplyMii in the Philippines (Remote) is seeking an AR Specialist focused on cash application, deductions, dispute tracking, and trade spend reporting. You will work with Sales, Operations, and Finance to investigate deductions and ensure proper coding.

Responsibilities include applying payments, matching remittances, clearing deductions, tracking disputes, and preparing monthly trade spend reports. Strong analytical skills and cross-functional communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of accounts receivable or related accounting experience.
• CPG, manufacturing, or distribution experience.
• Hands-on experience with customer deductions and dispute resolution.
• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and reconciliation formulas.
• Ability to coordinate with Sales, Operations, and Finance teams.
• Strong attention to detail with high-volume transactions.

Responsibilities

• Apply customer payments accurately and promptly.
• Match remittances to open invoices and investigate discrepancies.
• Research, code, and clear customer deductions.
• Track disputes, chargebacks, repayments, and other issues.
• Prepare monthly trade spend reports.
• Support AR aging and cash clearing reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end close activities.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Cash application

Deductions

Analytical skills

Education

Accounting degree (in progress)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 BC

Job description

About The Company

Our client is a well-established North American food and beverage brand with a strong retail presence and a history spanning several decades. The company produces premium sparkling water products using natural ingredients and Canadian-sourced spring water, with a strong focus on quality, sustainability, and brand affinity. It also supports community initiatives through its corporate give-back programs.

Position Type

Position Type: Full-time

Location

Location: Philippines (Remote)

Schedule

Schedule: US Hours

About The Company

Our client is a well-established North American food and beverage brand with a strong retail presence and a history spanning several decades. The company produces premium sparkling water products using natural ingredients and Canadian-sourced spring water, with a strong focus on quality, sustainability, and brand affinity. It also supports community initiatives through its corporate give-back programs.

About The Role

We are seeking an AR Specialist focused on cash application, deduction clearing, dispute tracking, and trade spend reporting. This role will work closely with Sales, Operations, and Finance to investigate customer deductions, determine their underlying causes, ensure appropriate coding and documentation, and track disputes through resolution. The role also plays an important part in preparing monthly trade spend reporting, making strong analytical skills and cross-functional communication particularly important.

Responsibilities

• Apply customer payments accurately and on a timely basis.
• Match remittances to open invoices and investigate discrepancies.
• Research, code, and clear customer deductions.
• Ensure deductions have appropriate supporting documentation.
• Track disputes, chargebacks, repayments, and other customer-related issues.
• Coordinate with Sales and Operations to validate deductions and promotional activities.
• Maintain accurate customer account records and reconciliations.
• Monitor outstanding deductions and follow up on unresolved items.
• Prepare monthly trade spend reports.
• Assist with AR aging and cash clearing reconciliations.
• Support AR sub-ledger to general ledger reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities.
• Identify process improvements for deduction management and cash application.

Competencies And Qualifications

Must-Have

• 2–4 years of experience in accounts receivable, cash application, deductions, or related accounting.
• CPG, manufacturing, or distribution experience.
• Hands-on experience with customer deductions and dispute resolution.
• Strong reconciliation and analytical skills.
• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and reconciliation formulas.
• Ability to coordinate with Sales, Operations, and Finance teams.
• Strong attention to detail when handling high-volume transactions.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

Nice-to-Have

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, or similar ERP systems.
• Experience with trade spend, promotional deductions, or customer allowances.
• U.S. accounting or customer-account experience.
• Multi-entity or intercompany accounting experience.
• Familiarity with EDI payment/remittance processes.
• Experience with Confido or similar trade promotion/cash application systems.
• Accounting degree or professional accounting designation progress.

Key Qualities

• Highly analytical
• Detail-oriented
• Persistent in resolving deductions
• Strong cross-functional communicator
• Organized and process-driven
• Comfortable investigating discrepancies
• Proactive and accountable

What We Offer

• 100% Remote Work – Work from anywhere in the Philippines.
• Career Growth Opportunities – Gain hands-on experience, and continuous learning.
• Collaborative & Innovative Team – Work alongside skilled professionals who value excellence.