Accounts Receivable - Deduction Specialist

Note To All Interested Candidates:

Character matters.

Sure, we’re looking for an all-star player who has the chops and the experience to take this role by the horns and run with it. But talent alone doesn’t cut it for us.

Our actions are guided by our values of Respect, Commitment, Creativity, Teamwork and Fun. These aren’t just words to us but are values we push ourselves to work by and inspire in others.

We’re a passionate group of hard-working people, obsessed about sales and service.

We know nothing matters more than a happy customer and that saying “that’s not my job” gets us nowhere.

We know how fun it feels to win, and love pushing ourselves towards that rush.

As a leading sports-lifestyle distribution company with over 50 years of success under our belts, we’re firing on all cylinders to take our company to the next level with a growing stable of world-class brands.

The good news? YOU could be a part of it.

REPORTS TO: Credit Manager

LOCATION: Pointe Claire/Hybrid Work Model

POSITION SUMMARY

The Accounts Receivable/Deduction Specialist is responsible for managing and resolving chargebacks and deductions from major retail accounts across the U.S. and Canada. This role focuses on validating claims, recovering revenue, and ensuring compliance with vendor and customer agreements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Chargeback & Deduction Management

• Review, analyze, and process chargebacks and deductions from major retail accounts

• Validate claims related to short shipments, pricing discrepancies, returns, and allowances

• Investigate discrepancies using invoices, purchase orders, shipping records, and agreements

• Determine validity of deductions and identify root causes

Recovery & Dispute Resolution

• Challenge invalid deductions and work directly with customers to negotiate resolutions

• Recover revenue through effective dispute management

• Collaborate with internal teams (Sales, Logistics, Finance) to resolve issues

Contract & Compliance Review

• Review vendor and customer agreements to understand chargeback policies and terms

• Ensure internal processes align with contractual obligations

• Identify risks or gaps in agreements that could lead to financial exposure

Reporting & Process Improvement

• Monitor trends and recurring issues across accounts

• Recommend and implement process improvements to reduce future deductions

• Track and report on deduction volumes, recovery rates, and account performance

• Support month-end reconciliation and ensure financial accuracy

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist the Credit Manager with account openings and related tasks

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Accounting, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• Experience in chargebacks, deductions, or accounts receivable (preferably in a distribution environment)

• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail

• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting

• Ability to review and interpret vendor/customer agreements

• Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills

WHY MINT?

• Competitive group insurance plan – Top of the line health & dental coverage with competitive rates & Mint covers 50% of premium costs

• Investing in your future – RRSP matching plus at-source contributions to your TFSA and RRSP

• Professional growth support – Dedicated funding for learning and development

• Meaningful employee experience – Budgeted activities, events, and services designed to truly engage our team based on real employee feedback

• Recognition & rewards – We celebrate individual contributions through equitable, competitive compensation, company-wide bonuses, and ongoing performance and salary reviews

• Exceptional onboarding – A best-in-class program that helps you integrate quickly, ramp up faster, and start making an impact right away

• Hybrid work model – we embrace a balance of in-office & remote work that complements employee wellbeing, collaboration & productivity.

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