Accounting Certifications, Accounts Receivable, Analysis Skills, Billing, Brokerage, Budgeting, Communication Skills, Consumer Branding, Consumer Packaged Goods, Continuous Improvement, Data Collection, Data Entry, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Facebook, Industry/Trade Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Organizational Skills, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Reconciliation, Reporting Skills, Root Cause Analysis, Sales, Sales Closing Skills, Small Company, Team Player, Time Management, Trend Analysis, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
Headquartered in Lakeville, Minn., Post Consumer Brands, a business unit of Post Holdings, Inc., is dedicated to providing people and their pets with delicious food choices for every taste and budget. The company's portfolio includes beloved brands such as Honey Bunches of Oats, PEBBLES, Grape-Nuts and Malt-O-Meal cereal and Peter Pan peanut butter, as well as Rachael Ray® Nutrish, Kibbles 'n Bits and 9Lives dog and cat food. Post also provides private label solutions to customers in pet food, cereal, nut butters and granola. As a company committed to high standards of quality and to our values, we are driven by one idea: To make lives better by making delicious food accessible for all. For more information about our brands, visit www.postconsumerbrands.com and follow us on LinkedInor Facebook for the latest news.
Brand:
At Post Consumer Brands, we’ve spent generations showing up for families, starting with breakfast, the most important meal of the day. Our cereals have become a trusted part of daily routines, helping spark conversations, fuel busy mornings, and create everyday moments that bring families closer together, including their furry four-legged family members, who have recently become a part of our story. As families have evolved, so have we. What began at the breakfast table has expanded into snacks, peanut butter, and pet food, because caring for a family means feeding every part of it. With the addition of several iconic pet brands, we’ve extended our purpose: to make high-quality, accessible food for everyone under the same roof.
This phase is still new, and that’s what makes it exciting. As we continue to grow across grocery and pet, we’re looking for people who care about good food, thoughtful work, and the kind of impact that stretches from store shelves to kitchen tables, and food bowls, across the country.
Location Description:
As a Post Consumer Brands virtual team member, your primary mission is to make better happen... virtually. At Post, your health and happiness are one of our top priorities, so take some time to set up your office or workspace in a way that suits you best while enhancing your creativity, thinking and productivity. While working, spend time collaborating and building connections with your team, whether it is a video happy hour or a visit to the corporate office.
Responsibilities:
Deductions Analyst – Trade
Remote (Minnesota residents only)
About the Role
At Post Consumer Brands, we believe in giving people the opportunity to do meaningful work, solve real problems, and see the impact of their efforts. As a Deductions Analyst – Trade, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring trade deductions are accurate, compliant, and resolved efficiently—helping protect revenue while strengthening partnerships with our customers.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys analytical work, navigating complexity, and collaborating across teams. You’ll work closely with Sales, Credit, and Customer Operations to validate trade activity, investigate discrepancies, and ensure deductions align with promotional agreements and proof‑of‑performance requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Research, analyze, and resolve trade deductions to determine validity and appropriate next steps
- Verify deductions are set up accurately, including amounts, customers, and reference numbers
- Identify root causes related to pricing, coupons, post‑audit, scan, billbacks, ad fees, and off‑invoice allowances
- Ensure valid promotions exist in the Trade Promotion System and deductions meet proof‑of‑performance requirements
- Prevent duplicate deductions and ensure accurate application of trade agreements
- Settle approved trade deductions and check requests in the Trade Promotion System with correct GL allocation
- Initiate collection correspondence and pursue repayment for unauthorized deductions, escalating internally when needed
- Pull invoices and proof‑of‑performance documentation from customer portals, brokers, or internal partners
- Match repayments to open deductions and research discrepancies to ensure accurate resolution
- Generate deduction reporting and share insights with internal business partners
- Identify trends and recurring issues such as missed allowances or rate discrepancies and communicate findings proactively
- Collaborate with teammates on process improvements and continuous improvement initiatives
What We’re Looking For
Education & Experience
- Two‑year accounting degree or certificate (or equivalent experience) with foundational knowledge of credits, debits, collections, and data entry
- 3–5 years of Accounts Receivable experience, with strong emphasis on trade deduction resolution and collections
- Experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry, deduction processing, proof of performance, and account reconciliation
Skills & Capabilities
- Strong analytical, critical‑thinking, and problem‑solving skills
- High attention to detail with strong organizational and time‑management abilities
- Self‑motivated, curious, and professional with clear written communication skills
- Comfortable navigating multiple systems and collaborating across functions
- Intermediate proficiency in Excel and Word
- Experience with Order‑to‑Cash or trade/deduction management tools (e.g., HighRadius, GetPaid) is a plus
Why You’ll Love This Role
- Visible impact: Your work directly supports revenue integrity and trade effectiveness
- End‑to‑end ownership: Manage complex trade deductions from investigation through resolution
- Collaborative environment: Partner with teams who value trust, transparency, and shared success
- Big opportunity, small‑company attitude: Enjoy the stability of a large organization with the agility and mindset of a smaller one
- Remote flexibility: Work remotely while staying connected to a Minnesota‑based team and culture
Location & Travel
- This is a remote position open to candidates local to Minnesota only
- No regular travel is required
Ready to Make an Impact
If you’re driven by accuracy, energized by problem‑solving, and excited to play a key role in how trade investments are managed and protected, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and bring your expertise to a team where your work truly matters.
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The pay range for this position is $23.31 to $31.70 per hour.