Collection Analyst

Overview

CAREERS TO SMILE ABOUT At PepsiCo, you’ll discover a place where our mission is to create smiles around the world. With a portfolio of more than 500 beloved brands including, Gatorade, Lay’s and Quaker, our work touches millions of people every day. At the heart of the company is a team of thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers who collaborate to innovate and turn ideas into action. Driven by innovation and a focus on creating joyful moments through food and drinks, our decisions are guided by consumer centricity, creating opportunities for our associates to do meaningful work and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve. Whatever your role, you’ll be part of a global community that values your ideas and empowers you to make an impact, on your career and on the world around you.

Responsibilities

The Opportunity

This role is responsible for managing account receivable processes for high volume and complex strategic national chain or trade accounts. must efficiently collect financial data from multiple sources, analyze those findings to determine the root cause of delinquent balances and present their findings to the customer, must partner with Sales, Delivery & Executions Teams to ensure process compliance and resolve upstream issues with downstream impact in a timely and effective manner. They will contribute to the success of Pepsi by driving cash flow and mitigating risk.

Your Impact

As Operational Accounting Analyst your responsibilities would consist of

• Actively monitor aging balances, know customers trends, and raise awareness to any changes in customer behavior

• Perform account analysis and identify root cause of unpaid invoices, quantity shortages and pricing discrepancies

• Initiate and facilitate resolution of all discrepancies and communicate with both internal and external business partners to resolve

• Ensure accurate customer information at all times; (store #, vendor #, statement billing requirements, tax exemptions, etc.) and perform system maintenance when necessary

• Leverage thorough knowledge of customer proof of delivery requirements, billing process and accounting practices to ensure field compliance and mitigate risk

• Project account performance for period and quarter end reporting purposes

• Serve as primary contact for customer account and respond to internal and external business partners inquiries in a timely manner routing critical issues to the appropriate audience

Qualifications

¿Who Are We Looking For?

• Four-year business degree or minimum 3 years comparable business experience (AR Collections)

• English Speaking & Strong written and verbal communication skills (English)

• Results oriented with a demonstrated ability to work independently and execute on goals with little supervision

• High level of attention to detail and organizational skills

• Strong data analysis 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 is preferred (S4 / SAP preferred)

If this is an opportunity that interests you, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the requirements.

What can you expect from us:

• Opportunities to learn and develop every day through a wide range of programs.

• Internal digital platforms that promote self-learning.

• Development programs according to Leadership skills.

• Specialized training according to the role.

• Learning experiences with internal and external providers.

• We love to celebrate success, which is why we have recognition programs for seniority, behavior, leadership, moments of life, among others.

• Financial wellness programs that will help you reach your goals in all stages of life.

• A flexibility program that will allow you to balance your personal and work life, adapting your working day to your lifestyle.

• And because your family is also important to us, they can also enjoy benefits such as our Wellness Line, thousands of Agreements and Discounts, Scholarship programs for your children, Aid Plans for different moments of life, among others.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We respect and value diversity as a work force and innovation for the organization.