Accounts Payable and Receivable Analyst

Presteve Foods Limited • Full-time • Wheatley, Ontario, Canada • 3m ago

Position Summary

Reporting to the Accounting Supervisor, the Accounts Receivable and Payable Analyst will be responsible for maintaining customer accounts and A/R credit, processing invoices, collecting bad debt, administering proper account coding, review and processing of DCR/FPR’s including fish purchase orders and maintain files on all customers and fish payables.

Responsibilities:

Receivable

Process, post and email/fax invoices, prepare miscellaneous sales order/invoices as needed
Process, post and reconcile daily bank deposits as needed
Submit invoices via EDI sources (SPS Commerce, JETRO, iTrade) for participating customers
Communicate with internal/external sales representatives, logistics and/or accounting professionals as necessary to complete role responsibilities.
Review all credit balances, refunds, and/or adjustments, apply any adjustments, corrections to corporate billing records and ensure accurate coding including approval for all
Prepare and review A/R aging reports and customer credit limits on a weekly/monthly basis
Form collection strategies to mitigate customer objections to ensure timely A/R payments.
Establish and track payment arrangements for outstanding accounts; escalate/ transfer to delinquent accounts or outside collection agency as necessary (only when approved by Accounting Supervisor and/or Finance Controller)

Payable

Complete three-way match on invoices/ DCR’s / FPR’s (purchase order, receiving report, vendor invoice)
Enter /verify multi lines from DCR’s and FPR’s for data entry accuracy in accounting systems
Process credit memos and ensure accurate coding and approval for all fishermen medical benefits/ fishermen supplies/ etc.
Prepare batches by lakes for review of documentation and accuracy, monitor account balances and preparation for payments (processed by lakes)
Review accounts payable reports and ensure accounts are paid in a timely manner ensuring credits are taken / process weekly vendor payments
Monitor prepayments to ensure offsetting transactions approved by Accounting Supervisor and/or Finance Controller

Additional Responsibilities

Ensure the strict confidentiality and privacy of financial records as they relate to the organization, its customers and vendors.

Assist in the month-end and year-end close
Investigate and resolve issues as they arise
Provide support in periodic internal and external audits
Collaborate with the Accounting Supervisor and/or Finance Controller to maintain collection goals and resolve any inquiries/discrepancies to maintain A/R, A/P performance levels.
File documentation on a timely basis

· Other duties as required from time to time.

Qualifications:

2 years + experience in a similar role preferred
Qualifications is Accounting / Finance or related field considered an asset
Strong proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Problem solving, decision making, critical thinking, task planning, organizational skills, detail oriented, excellent time management and communication skills, both written and oral.
Ability to work as part of a Team as well as independently in a fast-paced environment
Must be reliable and punctual

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act:

Presteve Foods is an inclusive employer that is committed to promoting dignity, equal opportunity, and integration within the workplace. We welcome and encourage all qualified applicants to apply and join our Team. Presteve Foods is open and willing to accommodate all applicants throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as within the workplace. Applicants are encouraged to reach out to the Human Resources Department at any point during the process should they require accommodation in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

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