Accounts Receivable Disputes Associate

Are you an experienced, passionate pioneer in technology who wants to work in a collaborative environment? As an experienced Accounts Receivable Disputes Associate, you will have the ability to share new ideas and collaborate on projects as a consultant without the extensive demands of travel. If so, consider an opportunity with Deloitte under our Project Delivery Talent Model. Project Delivery Model (PDM) is a talent model that is tailored specifically for long-term, onsite client service delivery.

Work you'll do/Responsibilities

• Dispute Investigation: Take full ownership of an assigned portfolio of customer deductions, including short payments, pricing discrepancies, shipping errors, and compliance-related fees.
• Root Cause Analysis: Conduct thorough research by gathering and analyzing data from various sources (e.g., ERP, portals, customer systems, proof of delivery) to determine the validity of each dispute.
• Customer & Internal Communication: Confidently communicate with customers and internal stakeholders (Sales, Customer Service, and B&C Process Teams) via phone and email to gather information, challenge invalid claims, and negotiate resolutions.
• Documentation Management: Meticulously compile and maintain all supporting documentation required to either approve a credit or deny and collect on an invalid deduction.
• Resolution & Recovery: Process approved credit memos accurately or work with the Collections team to pursue repayment for invalid claims.
• Trend Analysis & Reporting: Identify, track, and report on dispute trends to management, highlighting root causes and recommending preventative measures to reduce future deductions.
• Process Improvement: Actively participate in identifying and implementing process improvements to prevent recurring disputes and streamline the resolution workflow.

The Team

The Enterprise Performance Portfolio is a collection of Offerings that helps clients achieve the maximum possible impact and value from their investments in Finance, Supply Chain and IT operations. By taking a holistic view of these key business functions from strategy articulation through process design and technology enablement, we can help our clients navigate their challenges while operating components of their business. As our clients drive towards their digital future, Finance, Supply Chain, and IT play an increasingly important role in how these organizations interact with their customers, suppliers, and other key stakeholders. By combining our strategy, operations improvement, implementation, and operate capabilities, we can be more creative in how we deploy our resources and drive innovation at market pace.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 1+ years of experience in accounts receivable, dispute/deduction management, or a related financial analysis
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills are essential. Must be able to articulate complex issues clearly, negotiate effectively, and maintain professional correspondence
• Hands-on experience with a major ERP system (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) is essential. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is also required
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
• Ability to travel 10%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
• Must be able to relocate or live in the Orlando, FL or Gilbert, AZ area

Preferred

• Analytical/ Decision Making Responsibilities
• Analytical ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks into manageable work products
• Can operate independently or with minimum supervision
• Excellent Written and Communication Skills
• Ability to deliver technical demonstrations