Rebate Accounting Analyst

Dorman was ranked as one of the fastest growing companies in the Greater Philadelphia area in 2021 by the Philadelphia Business Journal!

Dorman Products, a $1B global supplier of aftermarket automotive parts, is seeking a Rebate Accounting Analyst to join our growing team!  In this role, you will be responsible for a variety of AR / Accounting duties while developing strong working relationships with our Accounting, Sales, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable contributors, as well as our customers. Apply today and find out what makes Dorman an industry pioneer, trusted partner, and valued brand!    

Job Summary:

Responsible for performing sales analytics and analysis to provide key inputs for corporate accounting and financial reporting of sales and customer credit accruals.  Review new and existing customer contracts for accrual needs and compliance with Dorman revenue recognition policies.  Responsible for the payment / settlement of customer and marketing group rebates, customer master maintenance activities, revenue / SOX compliance audit requests, support of sales and customer credit expense requests, and other AR / Accounting duties as assigned. 

Primary Duties:

• Assist with monthly, quarterly, yearly financial closing process.  Compile AR (Credits, Deductions, etc) and Sales data and analyze and prepare accrual need schedules for corporate financial reports.   
• Prepare customer rebate payment schedules, obtain SOX payment approvals from Dorman Sales, and process settlement of rebates.
• Review all customer agreements for financial accrual requirements and compliance with Dorman Accounting Policies and revenue recognition standards.  Assess needs and recommend establishment of accruals to Rebate Accounting Manager.  
• Ensure timely and accurate establishment of new rebates and similar customer credits in SAP with Dorman Sales according to customer agreement requirements.  
• Analyze and maintain all rebate agreements in SAP from the time they are established through final settlement.
• Handle SOX compliance audit requests from internal and external auditors
• Develop strong working relationships with Accounting, Sales, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable contributors.  Develop relationships with customers.
• Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing within department and cross-functionally between departments and with customers
• Advanced Excel skills including v-lookup and pivots - used extensively
• SAP experience a plus especially in FI (Finance) and SD (Sales Distribution) modules
• Business Objects experience a plus – used extensively
• Physical Requirement: Capability to lift 20 pounds.

Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach, swivel, carry items from one building to another, and speak and actively listen.  Noise level is usually moderate.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Two plus years in corporate finance preferably working with customers and AR and interfacing with Sales and General Accounting

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Dorman Products, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer; we value a combination of ideas, perspectives and cultures. EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V.

Candidates must pass a background check and drug test, as applicable for the role.

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