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Helen Arruda

Palm Bay,FL

Summary

Results-driven Pricing Deduction Specialist with expertise in deduction resolution and financial reconciliation at Advantage Solutions. Proven ability to streamline workflows and minimize financial exposure through effective vendor management and attention to detail. Skilled in invoice processing and adept at resolving discrepancies, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial operations.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Pricing Deduction Specialist

ADVANTAGE SOLUTIONS (HORMEL FOODS DEDICATED TEAM)
Remote
07.2023 - Current
  • Research and resolve deduction discrepancies and chargebacks in High Radius
  • Partner with internal departments to streamline deduction approval and resolution workflows
  • Maintain detailed documentation for all deduction activity
  • Collaborate with Sales teams to resolve outstanding deductions
  • Identify root causes of deductions and implement process improvements
  • Monitor aging deduction balances to minimize financial exposure
  • Communicate with customers and vendors to validate and clear deductions
  • Assist with month-end close by reconciling deduction accounts

Accounts Payable Specialist

PURVIS SYSTEMS INCORPORATED
Middletown, RI
01.2014 - 06.2023
  • Trained in Deltek CostPoint software.
  • Performed daily processing of accounts payable transactions to maintain financial accuracy.
  • Verified that transactions complied with financial policies and procedures.
  • Handled payment discrepancies and vendor inquiries.
  • Opened and assigned new vendor accounts.
  • Processed company receipts, sales invoices, and vendor payments.
  • Verified and processed vendor invoices, resolving billing errors when necessary.
  • Managed high-volume invoice processing with minimal supervision.
  • Reviewed, validated, and processed 1099s and W-9 tax forms per IRS regulations.
  • Reconciled bank accounts and created daily cash receipts.
  • Verified packing slips and processed receiving documents.
  • Performed monthly and yearly closings and managed petty cash.
  • Reviewed, coded, and processed manual checks and ACH payments.

Accounts Payable/Receivable Specialist

SEABRA FOODS
New Bedford, MA
08.2004 - 11.2012

Reconciled invoices and processed payments for over 200 vendors.

  • Trained in QuickBooks.
  • Investigated and resolved billing and payment discrepancies.
  • Generated invoices and processed credit payments received.
  • Processed bank deposits and reconciled multiple bank accounts monthly.
  • Provided reporting support to store management and administration.
  • Answered vendor and customer calls, resolving payment and invoice issues promptly.

Education

High School Diploma -

New Bedford High School
New Bedford, MA
06.1991

Skills

  • Deduction resolution
  • Financial reconciliation
  • Invoice processing
  • Payment discrepancy management
  • Vendor management
  • Attention to detail
  • Accounts payable expertise

Timeline

Pricing Deduction Specialist

ADVANTAGE SOLUTIONS (HORMEL FOODS DEDICATED TEAM)
07.2023 - Current

Accounts Payable Specialist

PURVIS SYSTEMS INCORPORATED
01.2014 - 06.2023

Accounts Payable/Receivable Specialist

SEABRA FOODS
08.2004 - 11.2012

High School Diploma -

New Bedford High School