Accounting Analyst

**Join our Finance team as an Accounting Analyst!** Join Sunstar and play a key role in supporting the financial integrity of our business by managing trade spend, customer deductions, and financial reporting processes. This is an exciting opportunity to combine accounting expertise with cross-functional collaboration, helping to drive accuracy, efficiency, and business performance. **About Sunstar** Sunstar Canada, Inc., based in Guelph, Ontario, is part of the global Sunstar Group, a leader in oral care dedicated to improving overall health and well-being through innovative products and solutions. While connected to a broader global organization, our Canadian team operates with a strong local identity, working collaboratively to serve customers across the country. We are known for delivering high-quality oral care products and building strong relationships with both consumers and oral care professionals. At Sunstar Canada, we believe our people are the foundation of our success. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and agile culture that encourages teamwork, continuous improvement, and a strong sense of community within our Guelph office. Join us and become part of a team that combines global expertise with local impact. **About the Role** As an Accounting Analyst, you will be the primary owner of trade deduction management within the business, supporting both Finance and Sales through the accurate processing, validation, and reporting of trade promotions, deductions, rebates, and related accruals. In this role, you will serve as a key control point in the trade promotion lifecycle, ensuring customer agreements are accurately reflected in financial records, and that trade spend is effectively tracked, analyzed, and resolved. You will work closely with Sales, Accounts Receivable, Customer Service, and Finance teams to manage approximately $8 million in annual trade deductions while supporting financial accuracy and strong internal controls. **What You'll Do** - Review, process, and validate trade promotions, rebates, discounts, and customer deductions in accordance with customer agreements - Upload and maintain trade promotions within Microsoft Dynamics 365 and related systems, ensuring accurate application to invoices and accruals - Investigate, analyze, and resolve trade-related claims, pricing discrepancies, and logistics-related deductions - Review and clear deductions while ensuring alignment with contractual terms and company policies - Monitor and manage approximately $8 million in annual trade deductions, ensuring timely resolution and financial accuracy - Support the preparation and analysis of trade spend accruals and related financial reporting activities - Prepare reports and analysis related to deduction trends, aging, trade spend performance, and key business metrics - Partner with Sales to understand promotional activity and ensure accurate financial treatment and reporting - Support month-end close activities, including reconciliations, accrual analysis, and variance reporting - Collaborate with Accounts Receivable to resolve outstanding deductions, disputes, and account balances - Communicate with customers via phone and email to investigate discrepancies and support payment processing - Support credit hold management and account review activities as required - Partner with cross-functional teams to identify process improvements and enhance trade spend management workflows - Maintain accurate documentation and records to support audit, compliance, and internal control requirements **What You Bring** - Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related field - 5–7 years of experience in accounting, accounts receivable, trade spend, deduction management, or a related finance role - Experience managing trade deductions, rebates, customer claims, and dispute resolution in a high-volume environment - Strong understanding of Accounts Receivable processes, including aging, collections, and deduction ma…