AR/Deductions Specialist

If you're seeking an opportunity to make an immediate impact within a dynamic food manufacturing organization, this contract Accounts Receivable Deductions Specialist role offers the chance to play a key part in the company's financial operations. Working closely with customers, sales teams, and accounting partners, you'll investigate and resolve deductions, identify root causes of payment discrepancies, and help improve the overall health of accounts receivable. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys problem-solving, collaborating across departments, and contributing meaningful results in a fast-paced environment where your expertise will directly support business performance.

What We're Looking For

3+ years of experience in deductions, chargebacks, and accounts receivable

Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs

Experience working with an ERP system, SAP preferred

Previous industry experience within manufacturing, retail, or distribution

What You'll Do

Investigate and resolve customer deductions, chargebacks, and disputes across retail, distributor, and foodservice channels.
Analyze transactional data to identify trends, recurring issues, and opportunities for process improvement.
Manage deduction cases from creation through closure, ensuring timely and accurate resolution.
Research pricing discrepancies, shortages, compliance chargebacks, damaged goods claims, service failures, and EDI-related issues.
Partner closely with Sales, Finance, Customer Service, Supply Chain, and Technology teams to resolve root causes and prevent future deductions.
Monitor deduction performance metrics and provide meaningful analysis and recommendations to leadership.
Utilize customer portals and deduction management tools to investigate and reconcile claims.
Extract, compile, and analyze data from ERP systems, reporting tools, and multiple data sources.
Perform advanced Excel analysis using Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, XLOOKUPs, SUMIFS, and other reporting functions.
Identify process gaps and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and reduce deduction exposure.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Ontario, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.00 - $36.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Ontario,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 22, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

AR Deductions Specialist