Deductions Analyst - Non-Trade, Lakeville

Deductions Analyst, Non-Trade
Remote (Minnesota residents only)
About the Role
At Post Consumer Brands, we believe great work happens when smart, curious people are empowered to solve meaningful problems.
As a Deductions Analyst, Non-Trade, you'll play a critical role in protecting revenue, strengthening customer relationships, and driving continuous improvement across our order-to-cash process.
In this role, you'll dig into complex customer deductions, analyze root causes, and partner cross-functionally to resolve issues efficiently and accurately.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys investigative work, values precision, and wants to make a visible impact in a collaborative, people-first environment.
Key Responsibilities
Research, analyze, and resolve customer deductions to determine validity and required follow-up actions
Verify deductions are set up accurately, including amounts, customer details, and reference numbers
Identify deduction root causes (pricing, post-audit, unsaleables, shortages/damages, fines and fees, etc.) and determine appropriate resolution paths
Ensure deductions meet proof-of-performance requirements and prevent duplicate deductions
Initiate and track collection efforts for unauthorized deductions, escalating internally when needed
Process approved deductions, credits, and settlements accurately within the Deduction Management System
Match repayments and reconcile credits, open cash, and deductions to resolve discrepancies
Pull invoices, proof of performance, and supporting documentation from customer portals, brokers, or freight carriers
Generate deduction reporting and share insights, trends, and recurring issues with internal partners
Collaborate with Sales, Credit, Customer Operations, and other teams to resolve issues and improve processes
Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute ideas that make the work smarter and more efficient
What We're Looking For
Education & Experience
Two-year accounting degree or certificate (or equivalent experience) with foundational knowledge of credits, debits, collections, and data entry
35 years of Accounts Receivable experience, with a strong focus on deduction resolution and collections
Experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry, deduction processing, proof of performance, and account reconciliation
Skills & Capabilities
Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
Self-motivated, curious, and professional, with strong written communication abilities
Comfortable working across multiple systems and collaborating with diverse teams
Intermediate proficiency in Excel and Word
Experience with Order-to-Cash or deduction management tools (e.g., HighRadius, GetPaid) is a plus
Why You'll Love This Role
Meaningful impact: Your work directly protects revenue and improves how we serve our customers
Ownership & autonomy: You'll be trusted to manage complex issues and drive solutions from start to finish
Collaborative culture: Work alongside supportive teammates who value partnership, curiosity, and continuous improvement
Growth mindset: Be part of a company that combines the scale and stability of a big organization with the agility and attitude of a smaller one
Remote flexibility: Enjoy the benefits of a remote role while staying connected to a Minnesota-based team and community
Location & Travel
This is a remote position open to candidates local to Minnesota only
No regular travel is required
Ready to Make an Impact
If you're energized by problem-solving, motivated by accuracy and accountability, and excited to be part of a company where your ideas and contributions truly matter, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us keep Post Consumer Brands moving forward - one smart solution at a time.
The pay range for this position is $***** to $***** per hour.