This position reports to the Accounting Manager and is an essential role which requires a proactive candidate with an analytical mindset. Assess and analyze orders and payments while maintaining good relations with the sales department and customers for company’s best interest. This position is for an individual who holds an deep level of understanding and knowledge of accounting and budgeting while actively contributing to a positive, energetic and productive working environment. Join Canada’s leading importers and distributors of best quality specialty and natural consumer packaged goods from Europe and other parts of the globe.
Responsibilities
- Collect all due and past due invoices
- Review and approve picking slips for orders flagged
- Ensure customers stay within their credit limit and payments terms
- Post customer payments by recording cash, checks, EFT, and credit card transactions
- Prepare and post daily bank deposits
- Prepare and distribute summary of daily bank deposits to management
- Resolve pricing discrepancies, shortages, damages and returns
- Work with other departments if needed to timely and efficiently resolve any disputes
- Issue credit notes or invoice corrections as required
- Compile monthly summary of credits for management
- Reconcile assigned portfolio of accounts receivable including national retail chains and independent stores
- Reconcile various vendor programs
- Validate markdowns and post audit claims, arrange for approval and allocate correctly
- Validate and dispute noncompliance penalties
- Communicate effectively with customers and sales reps
- Provide back-up for Accounts Payable Associate when required
- Compile various reports in Excel
- Other ad hoc duties as required
Qualifications
- 5+ years of related work experience, preferably in a grocery business
- Prior experience dealing with Canadian retail chains strongly desired
- College diploma in Accounting or Business
- Strong analytical computer skills - MS Excel / Word
- Strong attention to details and ability to work with a high degree of accuracy
- Ability to develop relationships with customers to ensure prompt payment of accounts and timely resolution of any issues
- Excellent communication, research, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work efficiently and manage deadlines in a fast-paced business environment
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $45,368.07-$60,915.03 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Store discount
- Vision care
Schedule:
Supplemental pay types:
Experience:
- Accounts receivable: 5 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
