What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Pricing Coordinator position at G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc.?
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
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.
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.
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.