A/R Deductions Specialist

PIM Brands, Inc.; Park Ridge (NJ); On-site; USD 63,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Bonus potential

On-site work environment

Job summary

PIM Brands is seeking an A/R Deductions Specialist to join our Finance team at the Park Ridge, New Jersey headquarters. You will partner with Customer Service, Sales, Broker partners, and Operations to identify and resolve deductions using HighRadius DMS, SAP S/4HANA, and TELUS.

This role focuses on managing high-volume short-payments, validating trade spend, disputing invalid charges, and maintaining the ledger with aging trends and recovery metrics.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of AR deductions and chargeback experience in CPG or food & beverage.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA, HighRadius DMS, and TELUS is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs and pivot tables).
• Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end deduction lifecycle by researching, categorizing, and reconciling deductions using HighRadius DMS and SAP S/4HANA.
• Audit and validate customer promotional deductions against TELUS programs.
• Research and gather documentation to dispute invalid shortages, pricing, and fines.
• Collaborate with Sales, Broker networks, Trade Finance, and Supply Chain to identify recurring errors.
• Maintain ledger accuracy and provide aging trends and recovery metrics.

Skills

Excel proficiency (VLOOKUP & Pivot)

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

HighRadius DMS

TELUS

Job description

Career Opportunities: A/R Deductions Specialist (628)

Do you love snacks? Are you looking to join an ever evolving and rapidly growing team? PIM Brands might just be exactly what you’re looking for!
At PIM, We Make The Brands You Love®. Our portfolio of products, from Welch’s® Fruit Snacks to Sun-Maid® Chocolate Raisins and Sour Jacks® Sour Candies are enjoyed by millions of consumers every day. And when it comes to careers, we seek talented, results-oriented individuals who want to play a part in building amazing brands and products while working in a collaborative, dynamic, and fast-paced office environment. At PIM, you can make an immediate and lasting contribution to help grow iconic snack and confectionery brands, no matter your area of expertise.

We are looking for a A/R Deductions Specialist interested in a career with a top ranked and growing snack company, to join our Finance department at PIM’s Headquarters in Park Ridge, New Jersey. This position will report to our Director, Accounts Receivable & Credit.

Job Overview:

The Specialist will partner with internal and external parties including Customer Service, Sales, Broker partners, operations, and Accounting to identify and resolve valid deductions in HighRadius DMS. In this role, you will manage, investigate, and resolve high-volume customer deductions, trade spend claims, and compliance chargebacks. You will play a critical role in recovering company revenue, identifying recurring root causes, auditing trade promotions, and keeping our aging ledger clean, by utilizing our systems: SAP S/4HANA, TELUS, and HighRadius DMS.

Responsibilities:

• Deduction Management: Own the end-to-end deduction lifecycle by researching, categorizing, and reconciling high-volume CPG short-payments and deductions using HighRadius DMS and SAP S/4HANA.
• Trade Spend Auditing: Audit and validate customer promotional deductions against authorized trade programs maintained in TELUS.
• Dispute and Recovery: Research and gather documentation—such as bills of lading, proof of delivery (POD), and purchase orders—to aggressively dispute invalid shortage, pricing, and compliance fines.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Sales, Broker networks, Trade Finance, and Supply Chain teams to identify recurring errors and prevent future deductions.
• Ledger Maintenance: Clear valid deductions against the general ledger or trade accruals in HighRadius DMS and provide regular visibility into deduction aging trends and recovery metrics.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field preferred (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Experience: 3–5 years of AR deductions, chargeback management, and trade spend experience specifically within the CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) or food and beverage industry.
• Technical Systems: Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA, HighRadius DMS, and trade management tools like TELUS are highly preferred.
• CPG Competency: Direct experience navigating major retail customer portals (e.g., Walmart Retail Link, Target Partners Online, Amazon Vendor Central) to retrieve backups and submit disputes.
• Data Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables to analyze large datasets.
• Communication: Confident communication and negotiation skills to handle disputes firmly yet professionally with external and internal account managers. The ability to work with various people and teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Soft Skills:
  
  • Proficient organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, flexibility and a willingness to learn new things.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information in a professional manner.
  • Attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
  • Must be able to perform successfully in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment and to interpret rules and guidelines to enhance the business and in keeping with PIM’s values and culture.
• The PIM Brands Global Headquarters in Park Ridge, New Jersey
• The role requires working on-site: Monday thru Friday. Work remotely once per month on a Friday.
• Summer Fridays between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend

We are proud to offer:

• The pay range for this position is $63,000.000 - $73,000.00. PIM Brands takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.
• Comprehensive benefits package - EFFECTIVE DAY 1, Including medical, dental, vision, disability, insurance plans and much more
• Total compensation package including bonus, 401(k) plan match and other incentives (*based on eligibility and position)
• Diverse range of benefit choices tailored to support you in making optimal decisions for yourself, your loved ones, and your preferred way of life
• Personal time off, vacation time, floating days and observed holidays
• Business casual dress
• Entrepreneurial and innovative culture offering the opportunity for internal career advancement
• Professional development and training opportunities offered across the organization
• Best Places to Work in NJ - 2025 & 2026
• Advocate of the Year Award - 2024
• Recognized by NJBIA - State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility and in Research/Development - 2024
• Recognized by New Jersey Business Magazine - 2024
• Top 50 Employer in New Jersey
• #10 Candy Company in North America
• #26 Global Candy Company
• Makers of Welch’s - #1 Fruit Snack in U.S.
• Top 100 Privately Owned Company in the Metro NYC Market

PIM Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer
PIM Brands is an e-Verify Employer