Diane Marlovits
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Enthusiastic Accounts Receivable Trade analyst eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of deduction management and contract creation. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in any accounting industry.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Trade Analyst
Blacksmith Applications, Inc.
07.2016 - 10.2019
- Recorded data in Microsoft excel, streamlining analysis procedures for efficiency and accuracy
- Performed audits and analysis of complex foodservice distributor and operator claims
- Completed Data entry for processing of 50 plus claims daily
- Ensured claims were processed timely and in accordance with client's agreement
- Assisted in training of personnel on complex/technical tasks
- Proactively recognized customer traits and practices
- Established and fostered effective relationships with clients
Customer Accounting Analyst
The Kraft Heinz Company
09.2010 - 07.2016
- Audited Foodservice payment deviations to confirm deductions are compliant with Heinz policies and forwarded to business process owner for resolution
- Kept portfolio identified and processed within 30 days
- Collected money from customers on deductions identified as invalid
- Self-monitored daily aged trial balance as it related to individual and departmental goals
- Worked closely with Sales and Market Spending teams to ensure proper funding vehicles are utilized to close deductions in timely fashion
- Interacted with Cash Application, Finance, Accounts Payable, Credit, Supply Chains, Disallowed Claims Group, Traffic, Affiliates, Sales and Marketing
- Assisted in planning, development and implementation of Customer Accounting policies and procedures
- Assisted Supervisor with all Customer Accounting monthly reporting needs
- Provided training and guidance to Sales, new hires and internal personnel on deduction management and disallowed management
- Completed monthly journals and miscellaneous check deposits
- Bi-yearly meeting with auditors to monitor Sarbanes-Oxley policies
- Performed Account reconciliations and adjustments
- Participated in Six Sigma green belt training
- Assisted in SAP training and development
Supply Chain Deduction Analyst
The Kraft Heinz Company
10.2006 - 09.2010
- Exceeded departmental goals by lowering supply chain related deduction balance from $28MM to $1MM
- Researched all Supply Chain deductions originating from Heinz warehouses that involved issues with total receipt of product ordered by customer
- Communicated with customers and warehouses to determine if deductions are valid and inventory adjustments are needed while focusing on trends to minimize prolonged issues
- Identified customer deduction patterns and practices and worked with sales to eliminate future deductions
- Cultivate mutually beneficial relationships with Heinz Carriers to accrue proper paperwork to confirm shipment totals and resolve disputes
- Filed claims with carriers and insurance companies to collect on invalid deductions due to carrier issues
- Performed account reconciliations of Accounts Receivable clearing account
- Completed manual journal entries and system adjustments
Unearned Cash Discount Collections Analyst
The Kraft Heinz Company
12.2003 - 10.2006
- Collected repayment of unauthorized cash discount deductions
- Actively worked with customers, brokers and sales team to seek repayment and identify issues
- Prepared detailed analysis of customer's activity for management and sales team
- Completed monthly reporting to management, brokers and sales team
- Assisted in development of policies and procedures to help maintain departmental and company goals
Senior Cash Applications Coordinator
The Kraft Heinz Company
02.1999 - 09.2003
- Analyzed, coded and applied cash to customer's account within two business days or less
- Contacted customers to resolve unidentified cash within 30 days or less
- Received and processed wire transfers
- Assisted with implementation of cash pre-processor
- Developed, tested and trained associates on cash procedures during system transition
- Reconciled daily and monthly Accounts Receivable accounts
- Prepared and posted manual journal entries and adjustments
- Prepared attendance records for payroll
National Accounts Coordinator, Foodservice
Del Monte Foods
07.2020 - 04.2025
Education
No Degree - Accounting, Business Administration, Marketing
Community College of Allegheny County
Skills
- Data entry
- Deduction Management
- Cash Applications
- Collections
- Strong communication Skills
- Effective time management
- Self-directed professional
- Account Reconciliations
- Payment processing
- Staff education and training
- MS Office proficiency
- Customer Service
- Process improvement
- Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma processes
- SAP understanding
Timeline
National Accounts Coordinator, Foodservice
Del Monte Foods
07.2020 - 04.2025
Trade Analyst
Blacksmith Applications, Inc.
07.2016 - 10.2019
Customer Accounting Analyst
The Kraft Heinz Company
09.2010 - 07.2016
Supply Chain Deduction Analyst
The Kraft Heinz Company
10.2006 - 09.2010
Unearned Cash Discount Collections Analyst
The Kraft Heinz Company
12.2003 - 10.2006
Senior Cash Applications Coordinator
The Kraft Heinz Company
02.1999 - 09.2003
No Degree - Accounting, Business Administration, Marketing
Community College of Allegheny County
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