Accounts Receivable - Deductions Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

401(k) match

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Day 1 benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

PIM Brands seeks a Deductions Specialist for our Park Ridge, New Jersey headquarters. You will manage high-volume customer deductions, validate trade spend, and recover revenue by leveraging SAP S/4HANA, HighRadius DMS, and TELUS in a fast-paced finance team.

You’ll collaborate with Sales, Brokers, and Supply Chain to identify root causes, reduce aging, and ensure accurate ledger postings while supporting a dynamic, brand-driven culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years AR deductions, chargebacks, and trade spend in CPG/food & beverage.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA, HighRadius DMS, TELUS.
• CPG retail portals experience (Walmart Retail Link, Target, Amazon Vendor Central).
• Excel expertise with VLOOKUPs and pivot tables.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end deduction lifecycle using HighRadius DMS and SAP S/4HANA.
• Audit customer promotional deductions against TELUS programs.
• Gather docs (BOL, POD, PO) to dispute invalid shortages and fines.
• Collaborate with Sales, Brokers, Trade Finance, and Supply Chain teams.
• Maintain ledger and report aging trends and recovery metrics.

Skills

Excel skills

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Confidential data handling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting or related field

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

HighRadius DMS

TELUS

Job description

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 Deductions Specialist interested in starting a career with a top ranked and growing snack company, as part of our Finance Department at PIM’s Headquarters in Park Ridge, New Jersey. This position will report to our Director, Accounts Receivable & Credit.

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.

Key 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.

Worksite

• 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 $63,000.00-$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.
• Total compensation package including bonus, 401(k) plan match and other incentives (*based on eligibility and position)
• Comprehensive benefits package, EFFECTIVE DAY 1, Including medical, dental, vision, disability, insurance plans and much more
• 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

Awards & Accolades

• America’s Best Workplaces - 2026
• Best Places to Work in NJ
• Advocate of the Year Award - 2024
• Recognized by NJBIA - State‑Of‑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