Trade Accounting Analyst

Job Overview

Execute Trade Promotion activities within defined contractual Service Level Agreements and enforce GAAP and other authoritative accounting guidance, as well as Company policies and procedures, for Trade Promotion reimbursements. Provide the businesses with expert knowledge, training, guidance, and support on Vistex Agreement Objects to facilitate Fountain Foodservice Trade Promotion contract payments. The role requires a 'customer first' orientation, strong organization ability, keen attention to detail and the ability to effectively handle multiple priorities.

This position is based in our Frisco, TX office and will have a hybrid schedule (3 days in the office, 2 days work from home)

Responsiblities:

Contract/Vistex Agreement Maintenance:

• • Own the completeness, accuracy, validity, and timeliness of Agreement data in Vistex for assigned accounts.
  • Owns responsibility of rebate documentation including all supporting data analysis, SOX documentation and approvals.
  • Maintain contact with Sales, Finance, and Master Data process teams to ensure alignment to Vistex Agreement usage and raise issues for resolution.
  • Day-to-day decisions for the overall landscape for Vistex Agreement objects and the application of business rules, policy, and strategy.
  • Responsible for data accuracy, performing and reporting on periodic audits and data integrity checks.
  • Responsible for monitoring and reporting the effectiveness of Rebate administration processes.
  • Ability to utilize system inputs and validate Vistex rebate calculations to ensure accuracy.
  • Regular communicate with customers and business partners to resolve open AR, uncashed checks, and other customer-based requests.

Business Decision Support:

• • Responsible for analysing, interpreting, and determining Vistex system solution for contracts.
  • Through thorough understanding of the logic and philosophy of the Company's policies, procedures, and controls, provide the proper cause of action to resolve indefinable situations (grey areas).
  • Providing expert knowledge and guidance to the businesses for specific Vistex Agreement objects.
  • Provide insight and recommendations to proposed data design additions, structure changes, value determinations, standards and conventions on systems.
  • Collaborates with functional groups on effectiveness and efficiencies of Rebate processes including Sales, IT, Volume team, Master Data, and Finance.

Accounting:

• • Ensure that reimbursements are paid correctly and in accordance with GAAP and Company policies and procedures.
  • Prepare all monthly documentation to aid in the balancing and reconciling of the Vistex System with the financial general ledger. Identify and reconcile all transactions of the general ledger to Vistex sub-ledger.
  • Enforce good accounting practices in reimbursements and reconciliations.
  • Manage applicable schedules to fulfill contractual obligations and deadlines for rebate accounts.

Special Projects:

• • Active participant as the subject matter expert for Rebates on projects.
  • Participates in the development of system and process transition and implementation plans.
  • Provides input into analysis for system development.
  • Plays an integral role in ongoing data improvement initiatives.
  • Contributes to the development of communication materials.
  • Develops presentations and correspondence.
  • Process manual payments.

Requirements

• 3+ years of work experience in Finance/Accounting or related preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or Economics preferred.
• Food & Beverage industry experience preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills required (e.g., Pivot Tables, V&H Lookups, Formulas).
• ERP experience required (SAP, Vistex, PowerPoint preferred).
• Ability to analyze large amounts of information, identify and communicate key themes.
• Knowledge of income statements, accruals, cash flow statements and balance sheets highly preferred.
• Financial acumen, experience with problem solving with analytical thinking and presentation skills.
• Insight into people and ability to influence others to a course of action.
• Vistex experience a plus.

Company Overview

Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) is a leading coffee and beverage company in North America with dual headquarters in Burlington, MA and Frisco, TX, with annual revenue in excess of $11 billion. KDP holds leadership positions in soft drinks, specialty coffee and tea, water, juice and juice drinks and mixers, and markets the #1 single serve coffee brewing system in the U.S. The Company maintains an unrivaled distribution system that enables its portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partner brands to be available nearly everywhere people shop and consume beverages. With a wide range of hot and cold beverages that meet virtually any consumer need, KDP key brands include Keurig®, Dr Pepper®, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters®, Canada Dry®, Snapple®, Bai®, Mott's® and The Original Donut Shop®. The Company employs more than 25,000 employees and operates more than 120 offices, manufacturing plants, warehouses and distribution centers across North America.

Benefits built for you: Our people are the heart of our business, which is why we offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.