Business Financial Administrator – Remote Permanent NEW

The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

Position Summary

This position works closely with the Sales Team Leader and other support personnel to ensure the client’s brand marketing and consumer strategies are implemented. The ideal candidate will perform administrative duties, act as a liaison between the sales team and client, and be a point of contact for conflict resolutions.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Administer the claims, deductions, and reconciliation processes by meeting client and customer expectations through maintaining accurate records. Assist with repayments, receivables, and collections. Process invoices and billing.
• Maintain efficient forms management process through consistent application and training.
• Administer process for providing Sales Team with accurate and timely promotional contracts.
• Maintain Claims, Deductions & promotional materials utilizing ECM (Company’s Document Management System)
• Support and resolve administrative activities by maintaining communication flow and serving as a liaison for the Sales Team.
• Interface with Customers and Clients to ensure outstanding customer service
• Assist Sales Team in coordinating events and creating sales presentations

NOTE: Some Administrators are dedicated to deductions or forms management

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct Reports

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports

Indirect Reports

This position does not have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports

Travel and/or Driving Requirements

Travel is an essential duty and function of this job. Driving is not an essential duty or function of this job.

Travel up to 10%

Minimum Qualifications

Education Level: (Required): High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience

(Preferred): Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience

Field of Study/Area of Experience:

2 or more years of experience in accounting, financial administration or bookkeeping is preferred

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers
• Preferred experience in bookkeeping/accounting experience
• Strong prioritization skills
• Ability to visualize and plan objectives and goals strategically
• Excellent written communication and verbal communication skills
• Excellent customer service orientation
• Good interpersonal skills
• Team building Skills

Environmental & Physical Requirements

Office / Sedentary Requirements

Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.

Additional Information Regarding The Company Job Duties and Job Descriptions

Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one’s supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.