Mezzetta
About Us: Since 1935, we've been on a mission to bring a little extra happiness to everyday life and inspire connections over food. We select the finest ingredients the world has to offer, craft premium products made with love, and never settle for shortcuts. We believe that when we share our food, we share a part of ourselves - and that's the only way we'd put our name on it.
Today, our small family company has grown into a national leader in specialty olives, peppers, and sauces under the leadership of CEO Jeff Mezzetta, and our commitment to quality has never wavered. With an 80-year legacy behind us and a bright future ahead, we're seeking passionate, driven candidates to help us bring our cherished family traditions to a new generation.
The ideal candidate will have an immediate connection to our Core Ingredients: Crunchy Crunchy: We are hungry for excellence. Own It: We think and act as an owner - with appetite, initiative, and responsibility. Connection: We build authentic relationships that foster trust and open communications. Vibrance: We come to work eager and passionate about fulfilling our vision. When we share our work, we share a part of who we are. The Deductions Specialist role ensures the timely and accurate resolution of valid customer deductions, providing the Sales Team with information and visibility on their trade investments by customer and brands through current trade promotion spend activity. This role researches and analyzes customer payment trends to prevent unauthorized deductions. The Deductions Specialist helps to maintain the Company's financial health by monitoring the AR Aging and contacting customers when accounts become past due to ensure that all invoices are paid.
Responsibilities
Research and resolve client deductions, including but not limited to promotional, slotting, promotional discounts, pricing, shipping claims, rebates, freight, and product returns, among others Partner with other business departments (Sales, Customer Service, Operations) to validate, report, and resolve deductions. Partner with Brokers and 3PL shippers to validate and obtain deduction backup. Utilize the Customer's portals to validate and obtain the deduction backup. Identify invalid deductions and submit disputes with the customer to recover funds on time. Prepare weekly deduction aging report with commentary. Clear deductions to appropriate trade plans and non-trade GL accounts. Provide strong customer service to internal business partners - Deduction Team, AR Team, IT, Sales, Customer Service, or Operations. Communicate and support the values, culture, and mission of Mezzetta's CORE Ingredients. Other Deduction projects as assigned by AR Manager Qualifications
Associate degree or equivalent, one to two years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 1-2 years of experience processing trade promotion deductions 1-2 years of collection experience Proficient in Excel, Word, and Adobe Acrobat Experience with ERP Systems preferred. Experience with Customer Portals preferred. Ability to accurately analyze data and prepare reports.
Pay Range
$66,500-$66,500 USD
Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace: At Mezzetta, we embrace diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where you know you belong. Part of that commitment includes a zero-tolerance policy and being an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at Mezzetta are solely based on merit, qualifications, abilities and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, family or parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. All of us share in the responsibility of fulfilling this commitment and creating a culture where our team can thrive.
Today, our small family company has grown into a national leader in specialty olives, peppers, and sauces under the leadership of CEO Jeff Mezzetta, and our commitment to quality has never wavered. With an 80-year legacy behind us and a bright future ahead, we're seeking passionate, driven candidates to help us bring our cherished family traditions to a new generation.
The ideal candidate will have an immediate connection to our Core Ingredients: Crunchy Crunchy: We are hungry for excellence. Own It: We think and act as an owner - with appetite, initiative, and responsibility. Connection: We build authentic relationships that foster trust and open communications. Vibrance: We come to work eager and passionate about fulfilling our vision. When we share our work, we share a part of who we are. The Deductions Specialist role ensures the timely and accurate resolution of valid customer deductions, providing the Sales Team with information and visibility on their trade investments by customer and brands through current trade promotion spend activity. This role researches and analyzes customer payment trends to prevent unauthorized deductions. The Deductions Specialist helps to maintain the Company's financial health by monitoring the AR Aging and contacting customers when accounts become past due to ensure that all invoices are paid.
Responsibilities
Research and resolve client deductions, including but not limited to promotional, slotting, promotional discounts, pricing, shipping claims, rebates, freight, and product returns, among others Partner with other business departments (Sales, Customer Service, Operations) to validate, report, and resolve deductions. Partner with Brokers and 3PL shippers to validate and obtain deduction backup. Utilize the Customer's portals to validate and obtain the deduction backup. Identify invalid deductions and submit disputes with the customer to recover funds on time. Prepare weekly deduction aging report with commentary. Clear deductions to appropriate trade plans and non-trade GL accounts. Provide strong customer service to internal business partners - Deduction Team, AR Team, IT, Sales, Customer Service, or Operations. Communicate and support the values, culture, and mission of Mezzetta's CORE Ingredients. Other Deduction projects as assigned by AR Manager Qualifications
Associate degree or equivalent, one to two years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 1-2 years of experience processing trade promotion deductions 1-2 years of collection experience Proficient in Excel, Word, and Adobe Acrobat Experience with ERP Systems preferred. Experience with Customer Portals preferred. Ability to accurately analyze data and prepare reports.
Pay Range
$66,500-$66,500 USD
Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace: At Mezzetta, we embrace diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where you know you belong. Part of that commitment includes a zero-tolerance policy and being an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at Mezzetta are solely based on merit, qualifications, abilities and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, family or parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. All of us share in the responsibility of fulfilling this commitment and creating a culture where our team can thrive.