Accounting Analyst- Accounts Receivable (opens in new tab)

Nestlé S.A.; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé USA is seeking a Finance Analyst – Accounts Receivable to support Credit and AR Administration, manage DTC reconciliations, and resolve B2B payment issues. The role collaborates with Credit Management, Finance, and Customer Service across Nestlé’s consumer brands.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Business/Finance and at least three years in finance, with SAP AR experience preferred. This is a full-time on-site role based in Solon, OH.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance required.
• Minimum of three years in a finance-related role; AR and bankruptcy experience preferred.
• Experience in the CPG industry preferred.
• SAP accounts receivable system experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage Direct-to-Consumer reconciliation and resolve variations between orders, invoices, and settlements.
• Clearings from AR to balance sheet accounts to ensure trade receivable integrity.
• Analyze misdirected cash and intercompany transfers; ensure policy compliance.
• Handle B2B credit card processing, including registration, authorizations, chargebacks reconciliation.
• Support doubtful accounts, transfers to doubtful receivables, bad debt expense, and settlements.
• Interact with Credit Management, Customer Service, Outside Legal Counsel, and Nestlé customers.
• Assist department projects and reconciliations of balances and open items.

Skills

Analytical aptitude

Clear communication

Well-organized

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance

Tools

SAP AR

Job description

Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow.
At Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal – to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives.

Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Job Summary

The purpose of the Finance Analyst – Accounts Receivable is to support the administrative functions of the Credit and AR Administration Department including management of the Direct-to-Consumer reconciliations, analyzing failed B2B credit card transactions, working with the customer to resolve issues and processing changes accordingly; performing intercompany transfer requests for misdirected customer payments and deductions. Other responsibilities include conducting deduction purge analysis and processing; working with 3rd party provider to support AR escheatment activities; doubtful receivable analysis and processing including bankruptcy and preference claims as well as interacting with outside legal counsel; and various other Accounts Receivable functions. The role requires ongoing interaction with Credit Management, Finance Management, Customer Service, and customers.

Primary Responsibilities

Support administrative functions of the Credit team including:

• Managing payment reconciliation for Direct-to-Consumer business and resolving any variations between the DTC order/invoice postings and the funds received in settlements
• Execution of various clearings from AR to other balance sheet accounts to ensure the integrity of the Trade Receivable balance and other balance sheet accounts. Dispute management error monitoring, cash application of NQAC receivables and various other administrative functions.
• Analyze and approve misdirected cash and deduction intercompany transfers between various Nestle Operating Companies and divested businesses to ensure proper accounting of trade receivable balances. Monitor system and ledger for policy compliance and ensure supporting documentation is provided.
• B2B Credit card processing, including customer registration, resolution of authorization blocks, interfacing with third party payment processors, reconciliation of customer chargebacks, and other reconciliation issues.
• Support doubtful account management including transfers from Trade receivables to doubtful receivables and bad debt expense, agency placements, bankruptcy reclamation defense and reconciliation; proof of claim filing, reconciliation and defense; preference defense and analysis. Reconcile account balances and negotiate settlements as appropriate.
• Ongoing interaction with Credit Management, Customer Service personnel, Outside Legal Counsel, and Nestlé customers
• Assist on department projects and perform other duties and special assignments as required Reconcile account balance and open items of all document typeswith the customer

Requirements and Minimum Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance required
• Minimum of three years in Finance related role. Accounts Receivable and bankruptcy experience preferred.

Experience

• Experience in the CPG industry preferred
• SAP accounts receivable system experience preferred

Required Skills

• Well-organized, methodical thinker, who can prioritize workload and responsibilities with excellent decision-making skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent analytical aptitude with a proven ability to analyze/interpret data
• Strong and creative problem-solving skills and results-based orientation