Accounts Receivable Consultant

Description
At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It's why we're coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we're headed. We're proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW.
* Job Summary
* We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced AR Partner Finance Consultant to join our finance team. As an AR Partner Finance Consultant, you will work closely with our finance and Partner and Product Management teams to ensure that our partnerships are financially sound and mutually beneficial. You will engage across the company with various stakeholders leveraging the strong relationships you have built to maintain the health of the portfolio and meet the needs of the business.
* What you'll do
* Act as a liaison between Finance and Partner and Product Management (PPM) to track programs such as marketing plans and VIR programs by quarter and for the full year.
* Research standards to implement across all partner programs
* Research and analyze discrepancies with Partner records and reconcile to internal records.
* Ensure the tracking, billing, and collecting for all Sales Incentives
* Supervise the cash collection and application process and provide updates on collection issues
* Serve as the primary contact between vendor representatives (Partner) and Partner Finance for the relevant programs
* Continuously analyze and reconcile records and deliverables. Suggest and implement improvements to streamline workflows and enhance productivity
* Oversee billing and claiming process for all Vendor Funded Programs: Market Development Funds/Cooperative Advertising, Sales Incentives, VIRs and Partner Funded Headcount
* Handle processing of vendor claims, analyze disputes, and discuss collection issues with Partner and Product Management
* Coordinate with Partner and Product Management to ensure the effective and timely application of available in-house funds
* Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners, serving as the primary financial point of contact
* Provide mentorship and support to junior team members, sharing knowledge and best practices to improve the overall performance of the Partner Finance team
* What we expect of you
* Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field and 1 year of relevant AR, Credit, Accounting or Finance experience OR
* 5 years of relevant AR, Credit, Accounting or Finance experience
* OR 5 years of CDW experience
* Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including functions such as PivotTables, VLOOKUP, and formula creation
* Experience with B2B reconciliation preferred
* Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
* Proven experience in AR, Credit, Accounting or Finance, preferably with a Fortune 200 organization
* Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines
* Detail-oriented mindset with excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities
* Strong negotiation and communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively interact with customers and internal stakeholders
* Enterprise ERP Systems experience preferred Pay range: $63,000-$87,800 depending on experience and skill set Benefits overview: https://cdw.benefit-info.com/ Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials
* We make technology work so people can do great things.
* CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. Together, we unite. Together, we win. Together, we thrive. CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.