Rebate Analyst

Full Time
Middleton, WI 53562
Posted
Job description
Description:

Springs Window Fashions has been part of the window treatments industry since 1939. Headquartered in Middleton WI, we have over 8,000 associates and 18 locations worldwide. Our custom window treatments are available in nearly every major retailer, in thousands of designer showrooms and showcased in large commercial buildings.


Our company is privately owned with products marketed across a broad portfolio of brands including Bali, Graber, SunSetter and Mecho. Our tagline is “the Best Experience Company.” And it’s more than just a set of words—it represents the essence of who we are. As North America’s premier window covering company, we’re committed to creating the Best Experience for our associates and team members, our consumers and end users, and our channel and business partners.


We are bringing new innovations to the market and have a lot to offer consumers who want to improve their home décor. Despite COVID, our company is experiencing high growth as consumers spend more time at home and want to redecorate


Job Responsibilities:
  • Provides input for monthly rolling forecast of gross to net sales general ledger accounts. Provides in depth analysis and explanations of variances for actual versus forecast versus prior year.
  • Maintains records that back up current customer programs, ensures that the appropriate rebates are set up, accruing properly and reconciles/audits these fund balances on a regular basis. Monthly results reporting - formal business reviews presented to sales and financial management.
  • Plays a key role in the resolution of customer deductions including taking an active role in deduction meetings and updates to sales and finance.
  • Various ad-hoc reporting as requested by management to support the analysis of business trends.
  • Maintains monthly general ledger reconciliations for accounting records and audit.
  • Lead for developing policies and procedures for rebate management, including approval and validation.
  • Plays key role in negotiating disputed customer deductions.
  • Lead in system testing for rebate programs within various systems, including reporting validation.
  • Integrates quality at the source thinking and activities in daily, individual, team and project work. (Applies to all job duties 100%)
  • Utilizes quality/process tools and methodology in daily individual work and on teams
  • Defines and documents individual processes within sphere of control
  • Ensures that others are trained as back-ups on (processes) within the area/department
  • Improves processes within sphere of control
  • Identifies waste and rework and enacts plan to improve/solve
  • Checks satisfaction of internal customers through use of quality tools and Customer/Supplier metrics
Requirements:
Education and Experience
  • Bachelor degree in Finance or Accounting preferred.
  • At least three years experience (preferably in a consumer product manufacturing company)
  • Minimum three years experience deduction/rebate management.
  • Experience in financial analysis.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
  • Strong Microsoft Excel experience.
  • D365 experience is a plus.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline oriented environment is required.
  • Detail oriented.
  • Customer-focused. Quality
  • Uses project plan and project schedule methodology
  • Clearly defines and utilizes processes in daily work
  • Knows SFW team structure, roles and responsibilities
  • Integrates process methodology into daily work; MPI, QAT, 5S, 6D, Q@S etc
  • Looks for innovative ways to streamline work processes across the division and involves stakeholders
  • Establishes forums to share best practices
  • Uses dept and company scorecard and other metrics
  • Measures own work to plan and reports out at a micro and macro level

Behavioral Competencies

  • Ensures Accountability Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments
  • Drive Engagement – Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives
  • Instill Trust – Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity
  • Drive Results – Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances
  • Consumer/Customer Focus – Building strong customer relationships and delivering on customer-centric solutions
  • Critical Thinking – Making Sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems
  • Being Resilient – Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations
  • Optimize Work Processes – Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement

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