Accounting Pricing Coordinator

Accounting Associate- Pricing Coordinator
Position Summary
To ensure accurate and current pricing information is maintained in both internal and external systems and timely performance of general corporate accounting functions.

Essential Functions

• Supports a company-wide collaborative approach to business through closely working with the Accounting and Sales teams and fulfilling their needs to Sell, Market and Execute.
• Organize system pricing in such a way as to promote ease of updating, transparency and understanding.
• Manages and maintains all pricing and product information (e.g. pricing, special promotions) within the company's database, the retailer's database and any other systems according to established company standards; ensures accuracy and reliability of database information.
• Accurately records requests for price overrides; reviews price exception report with Director of Revenue Management and distributes to appropriate individuals; follows-up on price overrides and determines appropriate action.
• Completes chain pricing reports, pricing sheets, pricing letters and other required paperwork according to established standards.
• Assists Accounts Receivable/Sales with invoice reconciliation to determine validity G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc. of customer deductions and determine appropriate action.
• Creates, maintains and distributes customer pricing and programming reports to the sales team and other employees to ensure all data in systems are accurate; notifies sales team of expiring system pricing.
• Performs monthly reconciliation for Accounts Payable (accrued liabilities for billbacks, CMAs, and other promotional allowances) and other GL accounts assigned within Blackline.
• Assists with month end raw materials reconciliation; provides support to Blow Mold facility to verify production and accurate recording of shipping and receiving documents.
• Adheres to all company policies, standards and procedures (e.g. OSHA and safety requirements, Federal/State/Local laws).
• Communicates with retailers and other employees regarding requests for information, programming, new items and pricing; supervisor and management team regarding any problems or issues.
• Maintains confidentiality of cost and pricing information, programming and other confidential information.
• Works assigned schedule, exhibits regular and predictable attendance and works overtime as needed to meet workload demands. Performs other related duties as required.

Education Level
Minimum – 2 Year / Associate Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent work
experience

Preferred – 4 Year / Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance

Experience
Years of Experience – 1 – 3 Accounting experience in manufacturing or CPG environment.

Computer Skills
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; previous VIP, Great Plains and Document Management System experience preferred.

Additional Requirements
Knowledge of: Microsoft Office Suite including Access; Document Management Systems; VIP; beverage industry; general accounting practices and financial management; financial statements. Skill in: internal G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc. and external customer service. Ability to: work quickly, efficiently and independently; multi-task; be detail oriented and organized; follow-through; meet deadlines in a pressured situation; communicate effectively with other employees and develop good working relationships; adapt to change; operate a computer, copier, fax machine; problem solve; read and write; perform basic math functions (e.g. addition, subtraction). Other functions, skills and abilities may also apply.