Deductions Specialist

Contract- 6+ months

Job Description

We are seeking a Deductions Specialist who will oversee and reconcile customer deductions related to pricing issues, off-invoice allowances, returns, freight, and rebates. The role involves identifying invalid deductions, gathering necessary documentation, and clearing valid deductions to appropriate codes. You will also verify discrepancies in billed versus received amounts, allocate over/short payments, and ensure accurate application of payments through checks, ACH, or lockbox. As a key liaison, you will engage with customers and brokers, use external systems like Exedra to process exceptions, and partner with Sales, Order Entry, Warehouse, and Treasury to research issues and prevent future deductions.

Responsibilities

Oversee and reconcile customer deductions including pricing issues, off-invoice allowances, returns, freight, and rebates.Identify invalid deductions and gather documentation to clear valid deductions to the appropriate codes.Verify discrepancies in billed vs. received amounts and allocate over/shorts.Apply payments accurately using checks, ACH, and lockbox, and reconcile AR balances.Engage with customers and brokers to resolve issues.Utilize external systems such as Exedra to process exceptions.Collaborate with Sales, Order Entry, Warehouse, and Treasury to research issues and prevent future deductions.Maintain deduction files, monitor trends, and present analysis to management.

Essential Skills

2+ years of AR/deductions experienceProficiency in Excel, specifically VLOOKUPsExperience with accounts receivable, chargeback, and deduction processes

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Knowledge of SAP is a plus

Work Environment

The position is based in Minneapolis with a hybrid work schedule: four days in the office and work from home on Fridays. You will be part of the Sales Audit/Order Entry team, reporting to the Sales Audit Manager. This is a 6-month contract opportunity to support workload during a full-time employee's medical leave. Flexible schedules, such as two days working from home, can be considered. The company is a large manufacturer/producer of single-serve frozen entrees and also develops products for other companies, emphasizing product innovation, quality, and sustainable practices.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n • Medical, dental & vision\n • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n • Short and long-term disability\n • Health Spending Account (HSA)\n • Transportation benefits\n • Employee Assistance Program\n • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Minneapolis,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 6, 2026.

\n

\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

\n\n

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

\n

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

\n\n