Co-op & Billing Coordinator

The Co-op & Billing Coordinator works closely with the Co-op & Billing Manager to facilitate all co-op billing to our publishing partners. Billing includes but is not limited to all publisher placement and pass-through, funding for promotions, seasonal markdowns, wholesaler funds, and expenses associated with Shopper’s Marketing. Works closely with the Shopper’s Marketing Specialists and Sales teams to facilitate. 

What You Will Be Doing:

• Coordinates monthly billing under the direction of the Co-op & Billing Manager, including but not limited to:
  • Verifying data for discrepancies and/or duplicates
  • Creating trade allowance agreements in Microsoft D365/Finance & Operations system
  • Logging invoice detail
• Assists Graphics & Marketing Specialist with ordering, receipt, and distribution process for all promotional signage, shelf talkers, and POP material. Completes all publisher billing and invoicing for signage.
• Act as liaison/coordinator between Accounting, Sales, and Shopper’s Marketing for managing customer claims.
• Assists with publisher co-op reporting.
• Completes weekly mailings as needed.
• Maintains all tracking logs as needed.
• Must be able to maintain high levels of accuracy and detail
• Must be able to work effectively with all departments, including Marketing, Sales, Finance, publishers, and vendors to ensure timely processing.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with both internal and external customers (including publishers) and suppliers.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, including gathering of and analyzing information skillfully, and developing alternative solutions as needed.
  
• Other duties may be assigned, directed or requested. 

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting is preferred.
• Strong to advanced experience in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook is preferred.
• Strong Analytical skill is preferred.
• Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to read and interpret documents and data.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Must be proficient in basic mathematics: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Must have intermediate-level skills in finance, accounting, and mathematics.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. 
• The work performed is in an office environment.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate at low decibels.
• Must be able to work independently on tactics and in high-functioning groups on strategic direction.

Salary: 

ReaderLink is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran.

ReaderLink is committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting people with disabilities and veterans.If you need an accommodation to assist with completing the electronic application, please email your request to info@readerlink.com, or call: (708) 356-3737.