Rebate Accounting Analyst

Employment Type: ContractDuration: At least 6 months, with potential for extensionOur client is a well-established organization in the healthcare/pharmaceutical space seeking a Rebate Accounting Analyst to support high-volume rebate processing, analysis, and reporting. This role is a strong fit for someone with a finance or accounting background who enjoys working with data, customer programs, contracts, and detailed calculations.The ideal candidate does not need to come directly from pharmaceutical rebates, although that experience is highly preferred. The team is open to candidates with high-volume AR, AP, deductions, accounting, or finance analyst experience, as long as they are proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.This role requires someone who can pivot quickly, communicate progress clearly, and take ownership of assigned work without needing constant step-by-step direction.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the review, analysis, and validation of customer rebate activity.Assist with rebate calculations, tracking, and reporting.Review customer rebate terms and supporting documentation to help ensure accurate processing.Partner with Finance, Accounting, Contracts, and other internal teams to resolve rebate-related questions.Maintain rebate trackers and support KPI reporting for internal visibility.Assist with month-end close activity, including accrual support, variance analysis, and reporting.Help reconcile rebate-related activity and support accurate financial reporting.Review customer deductions or open items related to rebate activity and partner with internal teams to resolve them.Support process improvements to increase accuracy and efficiency within rebate processing.Prepare analysis and reporting for management review.Communicate status updates proactively and escalate issues when needed.Support special projects or ad hoc analysis within the Finance team as assigned.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred.Prior experience in rebates, deductions, AR, AP, accounting, finance operations, or financial analysis.Strong Excel skills, including comfort working with large data sets.Strong attention to detail and accuracy.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.Strong sense of urgency and proactive communication style.Ability to pivot quickly when urgent deliverables arise.Self-motivated and able to work independently with general direction.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.Preferred BackgroundPharmaceutical, healthcare, medical device, insurance, or similar industry experience is a plus.High-volume AR, AP, deductions, or accounting operations experience will be considered.Large ERP experience is helpful.