Deductions Analyst - Fast, Accurate Clearing

Sauer Brands, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage

Vacation, Sick Days and Holidays

Parental Leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Sauer Brands, Inc. seeks a Deductions Specialist to efficiently process customer deductions in collaboration with the Sales Accounting team. You will validate claims, approve or reject deductions, and route them to the Credit team for processing or repayment. Reports to the AR/Credit Manager and will drive timely, accurate deductions handling.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, effective communication, and strict adherence to timelines while supporting ongoing process improvements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; college accounting classes or degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Process deductions within defined timelines and analyze data to reduce future occurrences.
• Gather backup to validate deductions with sales team and customers via email, phone, or portals.
• Assess deduction validity using research and clear deductions with vouchers or credit memos.
• Analyze customer trends and root causes to drive process improvements.
• Research transactions and trends using web-enabled and desktop applications.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and participate in special projects as needed.

Skills

Excel

Outlook

Word

PeopleSoft

analytical skills

multitasking

time management

attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College accounting classes or Accounting degree preferred

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

Sauer Brands, Inc. seeks a Deductions Specialist to efficiently process customer deductions in collaboration with the Sales Accounting team. You will validate claims, approve or reject deductions, and route them to the Credit team for processing or repayment. Reports to the AR/Credit Manager and will drive timely, accurate deductions handling.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, effective communication, and strict adherence to timelines while supporting ongoing process improvements.