Trade Spend Analyst

Job Title: Trade Spend Analyst

Job Description

As a Trade Spend Analyst, you will be responsible for the administration of incoming data sources for trade spend deductions, ensuring alignment with trade programs for approval. You will manage the processing of deductions, prepare various upload files for bill-backs in Blacksmith, and maintain all deductions in the Blacksmith Deduction Management system. Your role will involve collaboration with accounts receivable, customers, brokers, and Business Development Managers to validate customer trade payment deductions and resolve trade spending issues to ensure accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Administer incoming data sources for trade spend deductions and align back-up documents with trade programs for approval.

• Prepare upload files for bill-backs in Blacksmith and maintain deductions in the Blacksmith Deduction Management system.

• Collaborate with accounts receivable, customers, brokers, and Business Development Managers to validate customer trade payment deductions.

• Resolve trade spending issues and ensure accuracy in programs, accruals, and settlements.

• Create billbacks in Blacksmith to capture customer claims and validate deductions against entered trade programs.

• Document and analyze invalid customer deductions and work with relevant parties to collect invalid deductions.

• Track and record customer repayments accurately.

• Maintain deduction balance within monthly targets and manage aging profile.

• Provide guidance to the Sales team regarding proper program setup in Blacksmith.

• Assist in designing, building, and maintaining Excel models for large buying group rebate claims.

• Create AP bill-backs in Blacksmith and review claims for proper disposition.

• Investigate unauthorized claim amounts and ensure program information in Blacksmith is accurate.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or at least five years of relevant experience.

• Proficiency in Excel, including VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and formula development.

• 2+ years of experience in Deductions or Trade Spend

Work Environment

The position requires onsite training for approximately two months. Once training is complete, the position will transition to fully remote work.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lombard, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $31.25/hr.

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 Lombard,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 16, 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® double diamond 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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.