A/P REBATE ANALYST

at  Dollar General

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Dollar General Corporation has been delivering value to shoppers for more than 80 years. Dollar General helps shoppers Save time. Save money. Every day.® by offering products that are frequently used and replenished, such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, housewares and seasonal items at everyday low prices in convenient neighborhood locations. Learn more about Dollar General at www.dollargeneral.com/about-us.html.
Job Details:

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Ensures accurate and timely billing, tracking, and recording of vendor rebates for assigned programs. Analyze rebate processes to ensure best practices are utilized. Partners with Financial Planning, Merchandising, Advertising, and outside vendors to properly record and collect vendor rebate funds. Determines the best strategy, approach or process to account for each rebate program. Serves as a liaison between vendors, buyers, and other internal departments to coordinate rebates and expedite the resolution of any issues.

KOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

§ Good oral and written communication skills
§ Excellent mathematical/computational skills
§ Self-starter with a strong work ethic and the ability to multi-task and efficiently coordinate and prioritize work
§ Skills in accounting and accounting systems, including the RSL and GL
§ Established leadership qualities with sound and logical judgment ensuring all decisions are appropriate and aligned with company initiatives
§ Interpersonal skills and the ability to present one self professionally to others, including all levels of management and vendor representatives
§ Analytical skills and the ability to analyze rebates and support various departments and vendors
§ Retail industry knowledge, including an understanding of the order-shipping-billing-receiving cycle
§ Proficient technical skills with the ability to develop, write, and produce reports and databases
§ Team player who is customer service driven
Qualifications:

WORK EXPERIENCE &/OR EDUCATION:

Completion of a four-year bachelor’s degree in accounting or business, a minimum of one to three years of experience in accounting/accounts payable, and proficient technical skills; or, equivalent education and experience on the job

§ Develops and performs all rebate accounting for accrued rebates, earned rebates, and prepaid rebates for assigned programs in compliance with GAAP and Company accounting policies and procedures, including SOX controls. In rebate program setup, determines rebate type and category for proper reporting. Determines sources of data and verifies integrity and appropriateness of data relative to the program and contract. Determines methods of rebate calculation, and calculates rebate accruals, processes payments/deductions, and updates applicable rebate spreadsheets and databases.
§ Develops rapport and procedures and communicates status with all levels of management, in particular those with an interest in the analyst’s assigned program or department. Management includes those with budgetary responsibility for rebates. Must communicate with vendors as well.
§ Reviews and understands contracts and agreements, existing and proposed, interprets proper accounting and explains to management how the accounting may affect current, expected or proposed rebate performance or forecast. Ensures programs are sufficiently documented and understood.
§ Makes billing decisions, including whether to prepare a rebate bill or not, and for what amount, a partial bill, a full bill or prepaid amount. Ages rebates receivable and follows up with merchants and vendors to collect rebates. Retains authority to deduct in lieu of receiving a check if required. Recommends write-off of uncollectible rebates.
§ Creates monthly period-end accrual uploads to the GL and RSL. Reconciles assigned rebates and completes period close documentation.
§ Develops analytical reports using report writer software and data sources such as PO receipts, POS, and payment information. Performs ad hoc analysis and makes recommendations to management regarding potential or future rebate programs.
§ Reconciles vendor rebate-related issues by conducting research, locating back-up documentation, and clarifying information using various systems, databases, and reports.
§ Analyzes rebate processes and procedures to ensure best practices are used. Recommends, designs, and develops enhancements to the rebate process. Tests and implements improvements in the administration and performance of these programs.
§ Develops knowledge of processes and company databases; recommends broader improvements to management for accuracy and efficiency.
§ Supports Merchandising and Logistics planning, budgeting and forecasting with knowledge of rebate programs, recommendations, and anticipated performance and accounting.