What are the responsibilities and job description for the CUSTOMER FINANCE SUPERVISOR position at Kent Corporation?
Are you ready to make an impact at KENT® Precision Foods Group, Inc.? We are looking for a dynamic Customer Finance Supervisor to lead our customer deduction/short payment resolution process and monitor trade spend planning.
In this key position, you will manage a team to ensure timely and accurate completion of tasks, including month-end close activities, account reconciliations, and year-end audit requests. You will interact with all levels of management, including customer service, cash application, sales reps, and brokers, requiring strong interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a meticulous eye for detail, we want you to be part of our innovative Finance team!
- This position is designed and intended to be performed in Muscatine, IA.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage and oversee the daily operations for specific areas of responsibility including:
- Customer Programs and sales deals
- Short Pay Process
- Access many customer web portals for information
- Submit Accounts Payable vouchers as needed for deductions from sales reps and brokers
- Track short payment trends, identify recurring issues, and provide insights to management to improve invoicing and payment processes
- Lead trade spend management efforts by setting, monitoring, tracking, and optimizing trade spend
- Lead and track trade spend forecasted spend, review actual spend vs. plan, and ensure accrual accuracy
- Ensure compliance with proper accounting methods, policies and principles
- Improve systems and procedures and initiate corrective actions, where applicable
- Assign projects and direct staff to ensure compliance and accuracy
- Meet financial accounting objectives
- Maintain fiscal files and records to document transactions
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associate degree in Accounting or Business preferred
- Minimum of 2-3 years of relevant work experience, ideally with collections/dispute resolution and a solid understanding of accounting principles and practices.
- Ability to lead and supervise a team
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- High attention to detail and accuracy
TRAVEL:
- Occasional overnight travel maybe required, as needed to attend training, conferences, and meetings.
