Deductions analyst

Job Description For Deduction Analyst
Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals, delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, our innovative portfolio includes advanced water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies enable our customers to optimize operations, enhance product quality, protect critical assets, and achieve their sustainability goals.

At our
Global Excellence Center (GEC) in Hyderabad
, we support Solenis' global operations by driving excellence in IT, analytics, finance, and other critical business functions. Located in the heart of the IT hub, the GEC offers a dynamic work environment with strong career development opportunities in a rapidly growing yet stable organization. Employees benefit from world-class infrastructure, including an on-campus gym, recreation facilities, creche services, and convenient access to public transport.

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, Solenis operates
69 manufacturing facilities worldwide
and employs over
16,100 professionals across 130 countries
. Recognized as a
2025 US Best Managed Company
for the third consecutive year, Solenis is committed to fostering a culture of safety, diversity, and professional growth.

For more information about Solenis, please visit

We're Hiring: Deductions analyst

Location:
Hyderabad India – Hybrid

Full-Time | Permanent Position
Job Description
What you need to be successful
The AR Collections and Deduction Analyst position is responsible for resolving deductions and reconciling the accounts timely.
Tasks, Duties, & General Responsibilities
Contact customers to exert every possible effort to secure payment on invalid deductions.

Research and resolve customer deductions; coordinate with business partners to resolve contested items, recommend appropriate action for item handling. Either issue credit or contact customer to collect unauthorized deductions. (Off invoice and short payments)

Review all deductions taken from customer payments, review remittance information to determine the reason for deduction.

Review all documents supporting the customer claims, including purchase order copies, proof of delivery and invoices.

Dispute all claims including shortages, pricing deductions, and violations; disputes are completed via web portal or via email.

Retrieve data from customer web portals.

Document all actions taken in ERP system so last action taken is readily available.

Identify and implement areas for process improvement with will reduce customer deductions.

Escalate issues to the supervisor/manager that require intervention/clarification from senior leadership.

Research/Resolve customer short ship deduction (Returns, shortages, overages, etc.).

Maintain aging reports and perform activities to resolve open receivables.

Perform month end close activities and meet accounting close deadlines.

Identify root causes of problems affecting payment of invoices, by analyzing relevant information and clearly communicating and collaborating internally and with customers to resolve root cause issues to prevent a reoccurring.

Identify and resolve billing discrepancies (off invoice and short payments)

Qualifications
Experience in Collections and Deductions. At least 5-7 plus years in similar profile.

Master's preferred but not mandatory. Must have bachelor's degree in commerce/accounting/Finance.

Working knowledge of SAP, a must

FSCM Software application experience a plus.

Domain Knowledge: Collections, deduction management, disputes settlement.

Excellent oral and written communication skills are required, the ability to interact and collaborate with internal and external customers at all levels of management and staff globally.

Knowledge of all Microsoft Office Products specifically Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Some Benefits Of Working With Us

• Access to a huge array of internal and external training courses on our learning system (free)
• Access to self-paced language training (free)
• Birthday or wedding anniversary gift of INR 1500
• Charity work once a year, to give back to the community
• Company car, phone if required for role
• Competitive health and wellness benefit plan
• Continuous professional development with numerous opportunities for growth
• Creche facility
• Employee Business Resource Groups (EBRGs)
• Electric car charging stations
• Hybrid work arrangement eg. 3 days in office
• Internet allowance
• No-meeting Fridays
• Parking on site (free)
• Relocation assistance available
• Staff hangout spaces, enjoy games like carrom, chess
• Transport by cab if working the midnight – 7am shift
• Well connected to public transport, only a 10 min walk to office

We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired job requirement. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about
you.
Solenis is constantly growing. Come and grow your career with us.

At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, consider joining our team.