Trade Spend Analyst

Position Summary Reporting to the Senior Manager, AR & Trade Spend, the Trade Spend Rebate Analyst is accountable for ensuring the accurate processing of customer rebate claims. They must ensure that rebate claims are accurately deducted by verifying sales volume information to internal sales data and rates of deductions to contracts/agreements in place. They must also ensure that rebate plans are set-up correctly in the ERP system and that the general ledger information accurately reflects amounts owing to customers and amounts Key Accountabilities: Work with Sales department and Business Performance area to ensure new rebate plans are accurately set-up in the ERP system; Review and assess accuracy of amounts owing and prepare supporting documentation to support sign-off of customer payments/deductions; Contact customers to resolve issues related to inappropriate deductions and obtain repayment of over-deductions; Analyze & reconcile General Ledger accounts and ensure that liabilities are appropriately represented on the balance sheet and voice concerns or issues to appropriate department as required; Ad hoc internal reporting to Finance and Sales on specific rebate plan activity. Requirements: Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting including working experience of accounting for trade spend and rebate programs; University degree in accounting/finance; Strong organization, time management, communication, and problem-solving skills; Ability to handle confidential information in a professional and discretionary manner; Strong Microsoft Excel and accounting experience with journal entries and account reconciliations. Hiring Range: CAD $56,523 - $75,458 Bonus: This position is eligible for a bonus up to 7% of base salary subject to the plan terms and conditions. Please note that the expected hiring range provided is derived from a group of like roles within Sofina. The final offer amount for this role will be dependent on geographical region, applicable experience, skillset of the candidate and internal equity. #SFOO Sofina Foods Inc. is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements, for the purpose of accommodation under AODA, known to Human Resources when they are contacted for an interview.

The Trade Spend Analyst is responsible for accurately processing customer rebate claims and ensuring rebate plans are correctly set up in the ERP system. They also reconcile general ledger accounts and collaborate with the Sales department to resolve deduction issues.

Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, specifically with trade spend and rebate programs. A university degree in accounting or finance is required, along with strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Bonus

• Time managementPreferred
• ERP systemsPreferred
• Problem solvingPreferred
• Microsoft ExcelPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred
• Financial analysisPreferred
• AccountingPreferred

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• Accounting
• Trade spend
• Rebate programs
• ERP systems
• General ledger
• Account reconciliation
• Microsoft Excel
• Financial analysis
• Communication
• Problem-solving
• Time management
• Data verification
• Account Reconciliation
• General Ledger Reconciliation
• Internal Reporting
• Balance Sheet
• Finance
• Sales
• General Ledger
• Problem Solving
• Time Management

• Finance & Accounting
• Food & Beverage
• Trade Analyst
• Investment / Portfolio Analyst
• Financial Analysts
• Financial and Investment Analysts

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Sep 19, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week