Sr. Rebate Analyst

The Senior Rebate Analyst is a hybrid role responsible for the administration, configuration, analysis, and reconciliation of vendor rebate programs within the Enable Rebate Management Tool to ensure accurate earnings recognition, reporting integrity, and financial compliance. This role partners cross-functionally with Procurement, Merchandising, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Finance teams, as well as external vendor partners, to validate rebate agreements, monitor performance against contractual terms, and ensure timely and accurate rebate billing and collection.

The Rebate Senior Analyst serves as a subject matter resource for rebate system functionality, reporting, and compliance requirements within Enable and will support go-live, stabilization, and ongoing ownership of rebate processes as additional programs are transitioned into the system.

Contract Duration: 6 months

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 5+ years of experience in rebate accounting, financial analysis, or contract administration.
• Direct experience with Enable Vendor Rebate system implementation or administration strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of accrual accounting and financial controls.
• Experience supporting ERP integrations and financial system implementations.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliation analysis).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and implementation deadlines.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Prior system implementation or stabilization experience.
• Experience in a distribution, automotive, or multi-entity environment.
• Background supporting audit and compliance initiatives.
• Process documentation and internal controls experience.

What You Will Be Doing

Daily Responsibilities

Enable System Implementation Support

• Support final configuration, validation, and testing of the Enable Vendor Rebate system prior to and following go-live.
• Perform detailed contract reviews to ensure accurate setup within the system.
• Validate accrual logic, billing rules, and reporting outputs for compliance with contractual terms.
• Assist with data migration validation and reconciliation between legacy systems and Enable.
• Identify and resolve system defects, configuration gaps, or process breakdowns.
• Partner with IT and Enable support teams to troubleshoot issues and implement enhancements.

Rebate Operations & Financial Oversight

• Lead monthly rebate accrual calculations, reconciliations, and billing processes within Enable.
• Ensure alignment with GAAP and internal accounting policies.
• Analyze purchase and rebate data to validate earnings accuracy and completeness.
• Monitor open receivables and assist with vendor discrepancy resolution.
• Prepare documentation to support internal and external audit requirements.

Process Stabilization & Optimization

• Develop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for rebate processes within Enable.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, reduce manual processes, and strengthen internal controls.
• Create reporting tools and dashboards to improve rebate visibility and financial forecasting.
• Support user training and knowledge transfer to internal teams.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Act as liaison between Accounting, Merchandising, Procurement, Finance, IT, and vendor partners.
• Provide financial and operational insights related to rebate performance.
• Communicate system or process risks to leadership and recommend corrective actions.
• Other duties as assigned