Specialist, Customer Contract Funding Full Time

our Tampa HQ office, working Monday – Friday from 8:00AM-5:00PM

What You Will Do

This position is responsible for setting up rebate accruals, verifying dead net revenue in

Margin Minder and processing payments in the MARS (Marketing Accrual Reimbursement)

System. This position will execute various reports and perform detailed analysis. This

position will collaborate with Profit, Revenue Growth Management and Customer

Development Managers. This position is responsible for providing contract funding

managed services which calls for accurately interpreting contract terms / promotions and

validating proper set-up; provides correct application of Generally Accepted Accounting

Principles (GAAP) and ensures that the controls surrounding the contract funding process

are adequate and effective. This position will provide annual financial statement audit

support. This position will assist the Manager in producing ad hoc analysis, special accrual

and other cross-functional request as needed. This position will need to be able to work

independently without direct supervision and demonstrate superior customer service

acumen.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding and interpretation of customer contract funding terms to establish accurate accruals in the MARS system for a comprehensive set of local and national funding programs and promotions.
• Lead collaborations with broad range of stakeholders including Sales and Finance, OTC, RTR, PTP, and CONA to clarify programs/funding, educate users on proper processes, provide reporting, answer inquiries and perform other ad hoc requests.
• Process accurate and timely manual or system generate contract funding payments and deductions as well as settlement of post audits.
• Manage complex and high-profile contracts for compliance with Chart of Authority and GAAP regulations including timely sales confirmations and adequate payment support. Ensure proper contract close out and adjustments to accurately reflect financial impacts.
• Foster long-term relationships and continuously improve routines necessary to meet all compliance and customer service requirements.
• Utilize a variety of systems and tools to develop and analyze financial and/or customer impacts.
• Prepare and/or process journal vouchers / reconciliations / reporting as required.
• Document new and/or modified SOPs, processes and controls to continuously drive process improvements and efficiencies.
• Apply your in-depth knowledge to support the team’s understanding and execution of key processes, fostering consistent excellence.
• Viewed as the subject matter expertise on all topics related to management of customer contract funding.
• Support the annual financial statement audit by providing documentation and explanation of the customer contract funding process including activity posted in SAP throughout the year.
• Assist the Manager with special accrual requests from cross-functional departments.

For This Role, You Will Need

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred. Equivalent combination of education in conjunction with required and preferred work experience will also be considered
• Two – three years’ work experience in Accounting or Finance required
• Five or more years of relevant work experience required
• Demonstrated advanced analytical skills required
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision
• Must have competent verbal and written communication skills
• Must possess strong personal computer skills (i.e. MS Office Suite, including intermediate to advanced Excel and Word)
• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Knowledge and prior work with MARS, SAP, PowerBI, Margin Minder, required

A credit check is required for this position in FinanceThis job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. Coke Florida reserves the right to revise the job description at any time and to assign additional duties and responsibilities as needed.

Employment with Coke Florida is at-will. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.