US|Finance Coordinator|Contractor

This is a great opportunity to join the PepsiCo Accounts Receivable Department as Finance Customer Management Coordinator. The coordinator s primary role is to review aged receivables identify the root cause of delinquent balances and reconcile customer accounts. They must partner with Customers Sales Delivery and Execution Teams and Technology Teams to analyze issues with financial operations and solve problems in a timely and effective manner. They will contribute to the success of PepsiCo by driving cash flow and mitigating risk. We offer a flexible work from home environment with the opportunity for career advancement.

Major Task Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities:
Actively monitor aging and metric reports to identify risk
Analyze and resolve any skipped invoices quantity shortages and pricing discrepancies with the appropriate internal and external business partners
Engage with customer to understand accounting purchasing and delivery processes and procedures
Perform as primary owner of root cause resolution for customer exceptions
Ensure accurate customer information at all times; (i.e. store # vendor # statement billing requirements tax exemptions etc.) and perform system maintenance when necessary
Project account performance for period and quarter end reporting purposes
Take ownership and deliver against both personal and team goals
Drive self-improvement and continuous learning through coaching and feedback
Demonstrate initiative for expanding own skill set and knowledge of business

Qualifications/Requirements:
Associates Degree and/or 1-3 years of experience in Accounting or Finance related field (Required)
4 Year Degree in Business Finance or Accounting (Preferred)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Results oriented with a demonstrated ability to work independently and execute on goals with little supervision
High level of attention to detail and organizations skills
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Creative thinking leveraging technology to drive process improvements
Proficiency in MS Office applications; (must be intermediate or higher in Excel skills)
Experience with Accounting Systems and AR modules
Finance Customer Management Coordinator

General Summary:

The Fin Cust Mgmt Coordinator is responsible for communicating with customers to collect invoices identify and analyze issues with financial operations and solve customer concerns in a timely and effective manner. This person will contribute to PepsiCo s success through driving cashflow and mitigating credit risk.
Major Task Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities:
Actively monitor aging reports and initiate contact with customers to resolve overdue balances -
Analyze and resolve any chargebacks shortages and pricing discrepancies with the appropriate internal and external business partners.
Engage with customer to understand accounting purchasing and delivery processes and procedures.
Perform as primary owner of root cause resolution for customer exceptions.
Ensure accurate customer information at all times; (i.e. AR system hierarchy store # vendor # statement etc.) and perform file maintenance when necessary.
Project account performance for period and quarter end reporting purposes
Take ownership and deliver against both personal and team goals.
Drive self-improvement and continuous learning through coaching and feedback
Demonstrate initiative for expanding own skill set and knowledge of business.
Basic Qualifications:
2-Year associate degree in business finance accounting or economics
1 - 3 Years Customer Portfolio Management/Cash Collections Experience
Proficient in Windows Applications
Preferred Qualifications:
4 Year Degree in Business Finance Accounting or Economics
3-5 Years Customer Portfolio Management/Cash Collections Experience
Demonstrated Project Management skills including the ability to lead manage and complete multiple concurrent projects involving multiple stakeholders.
Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Creative thinking leveraging technology to drive process improvements.
Proficiency in MS Office applications; (must be intermediate or higher in Excel skills)
Experience with Accounting Systems and AR modules