The Settlements Analyst is responsible for reconciling, analyzing, and minimizing risk for AR balances related to our Retail business models. The role employs accounting principles and analytical techniques to ensure compliance with accounting / SOX standards. The position interfaces with several internal and external groups, including Finance, Treasury, Tax, Projects, Retail Operations, and Procurement, as well as a multitude of external Suppliers. The role will also focus on process efficiency and effectiveness of the AR Settlements Group.

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Responsibilities

Training:

• Assist in training new team members on best practices and analytical approaches.

Procedures and Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for efficiency and control improvements within the department.
• Assist with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures; involved with planning, organizing and control of process flow and payment of obligations in adherence to Accounts Receivable policies and procedures.
• Contribute and take ownership of AR road map tasks related to Retail AR.
• Recommend Retail settlement process improvements.

Month-End Reporting:

• Manage reconciliation of AR account balances within portfolio.
• Weekly aging reporting with detailed information on aged items.
• Assist with monthly closings and preparation of monthly financial statements and reports.
• Use various software applications, such as spreadsheets, Power BI and or the DAS reporting tool to assemble, manipulate and/or format data and/or reports.
• Upload monthly recurring charges to retailers/dealers to ensure consistent collection of revenue.

Daily Settlements/Reconciliations:

• Completing daily settlements/reconciliations for our retailers and dealers for amounts owed.
• Creating settlement reports and sending to appropriate team’s with required information needed for PAD transfers.
• Processing Customer Refunds when the retailer/dealer is owed money.
• Crediting back retailer/dealers for Promotional Items.
• Responding to inquiries that come through from internal and external customers.
• Working closely with Operations for support on high risk items.

Qualifications

• Accounting background an asset
• Reconciliation experience required
• Working knowledge in electronic accounts receivable processing environment
• Working knowledge of large ERP Systems: JDE, SAP, Peoplesoft or similar
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively relay information to all stakeholders including senior leadership
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Team player with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships
• Strong critical analysis and problem-solving skills
• Strong time management skills with the capability and flexibility to respond to critical deadlines, changing priorities and requirements
• Ability to work independently

We Offer:

• Flexible medical and dental package options for employee and family with a significant employer contribution
• A focus on healthy living through wellness initiatives and an annual fitness reimbursement program with health savings account contribution eligibility up to $1,000/year (for high deductible health plans only)
• Company provided Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• 401K w/ up to 5% match
• PTO and paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• In-house learning and development opportunities, leadership training, international opportunities
• Participation in Parkland Pledge, an employee-driven charitable giving program
• Our Performance-based Annual Incentive Plan, an annual bonus awarding your performance

We thank all candidates in advance for their interest, however only those being considered will be contacted.

Parkland USA is an equal opportunity employer. 

Parkland USA is committed to equal employment opportunity for all persons. All employment decisions at Parkland USA are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. It is the policy of Parkland USA to provide Equal Opportunity Employment to all qualified disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans who are employees or applicants for employment.