Senior Coordinator, Accounts Rec & Credit at Nissin Foods in Gardena, California

Job Description:

Job Summary

Provides assurance of accuracy on sales promotions in the Trade Promotion Management (TPM) system for a given territory. Maintains the Aging Report for the territory assigned at the level set forth by management. Audits and reconciles various types of claims deducted from invoice payments and payables, such as promotional allowances, post audits, distribution and marketing claims. Provides recap reports for rebates and scans on an ongoing basis to management. Provides reports and analysis for management upon request.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Audit claims, clear legitimate deductions, submit for repays on invalid claims through broker, and follows up on any pertinent issues regarding trade promotion claims.
• Communicate with brokers on various issues regarding claims and back up documentation.
• Maintains an advanced level of knowledge on assigned territory (or territories), including the customers, the products, the volumes and the promotions, to be able to easily identify any errors and/or opportunities and to be able to offer advice on the subject.
• Maintains advanced level of knowledge of the TPM system and NAV system.
• Trains others on the systems and assists co-workers.
• Perform special assigned projects such as incentive programs, post audit research, collections and detailed customer audits.
• Participates weekly in the AR team claims meeting and bi-weekly AR claims meeting with Broker. Provide additional support as required.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or equivalent and six (6) years related job experience or Associates degree (A.A.) from an accredited vocational technical or junior college and at least two (2) years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must have general navigation skills in ERP system such as Nav (A/R side). Experience in Food Manufacturing industry is preferred. At least two (2) years in experience and knowledge in Trade Promotion Management System and general knowledge of Accounts Receivable system and application.

Language Skills: Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner. Ability to read and interpret documents such as trade policies and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively.

Writing Skills: Ability to compose correspondence in a clear and concise manner.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages and volume. Ability to apply accounting system processes and concepts and understand promotional accrual systems.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to analyze trade promotions and deal with trade audit systems.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Excel Spreadsheet software in order to format, formula calculations, pivot tables.

About Us:

It started with the inspiration of the creator of instant noodles, founder Momofuku Ando, in 1958. Since we entered the U.S. in 1970, our flagship brands, Cup Noodles, and Top Ramen have maintained a firm foothold in U.S. pop culture. We invite you to join Team Nissin to support this legacy of innovation and to deliver noodle happiness to consumers, employees, partners, and the community in a meaningful and sustainable way. Let’s evolve how people think about instant ramen as you discover opportunities for professional growth while being part of this $4 billion global company built from a simple block of noodles.

Nissin Foods (USA) Co., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, or sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

As a federal contractor, Nissin Foods participates in the federal government’s E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. The E-Verify process may be completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification to check the work authorization status of persons who have been offered employment at Nissin Foods. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. For up-to-date information on E-Verify, go to www.uscis.gov.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request accommodation, contact Nissin Foods (USA) Co., Inc. Human Resources.

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