Better Chemistry for a Better Future.
We believe that we can create a better future for our communities, customers, and employees by doing chemistry better. When we create safer, more efficient, more environmentally responsible chemistry and apply it using the best people and technology available we can make a huge impact.
With over 60 years of research & development driven progress in specialty chemistry, Guardian Chemicals has worked hard to earn our reputation as a leader in the space. Our team, unified through their shared vision and core values, work together to support our customers and the industries they serve to drive a cleaner, safer, and more efficient industry forward.
Based in Sturgeon County, Alberta, Guardian provides direct chemical, equipment, and specialized service technologists to a large variety of primary and secondary industries throughout Canada, the USA, and internationally. Guardian currently has three main divisions: industrial, water treatment, and wood products.
Our Core Values
Seek Understanding – Ask, listen, absorb
Growth Mindset – Always looking to develop
Initiative – Take the first step, go beyond
Grit – Perseverance through determination
Courage – Try what scares you, trust those around you, say what matters
Elevate Others – Create heroes in those around you
Purpose
Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Accounts Receivable & Order Desk Supervisor will be responsible for full cycle accounts receivable and collections supporting Guardian Chemicals and its subsidiary businesses as well as for customer service and order entry in support of the sales team. As a member of the finance and admin team the AR and Order Desk Supervisor will be responsible for ensuring AR and the order desk deliver excellent customer service to support the sales process and maintain positive customer relationships. You will be part of a team of four supporting AR and order desk activity and will have supervisory responsibility for the other members of the AR and order desk team.
What will you do
The role is responsible for ensuring excellent customer service, efficient order entry and the efficient management and execution of full cycle accounts receivables and collections. As part of your duties, you will:
Work independently as well as within a team, share information, and assist others
Invoicing – prepare, mail, file, and submit various invoices online
Month-end sales and commissions reports
Reach out to customers on a regular basis to minimize overdue accounts receivable
Prepare and send out customer statements
Month-end A/R reporting
Perform reconciliations
Investigate and resolve any irregularities or enquiries
Process orders accurately and in a timely manner.
Provide internal and external customer with meaningful information and service to meet their needs.
Set up customers and maintain customer profiles/details.
Complete customer credit references
Provide support to Assistant Controller/Controller on various accounting tasks as needed
Manage and supervise the day-to-day activity of the AR and order desk team
What you will bring:
Team player with strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Excellent computer skills and advanced knowledge in Microsoft Excel
Strong competent knowledge of accounting concepts, accounts receivable in particular
Extreme attention to detail
Self-starter with the ability to get multiple tasks done within a workday
Ability to effectively manage and work with multiple priorities and deadlines
Positive driven attitude
Excellent organizational, planning, problem solving, decision making and time management skills
Ability to assimilate, analyze and facilitate information sharing
Efficient work habits
5 years’ or more of accounting/order desk/accounts receivable or similar experience preferred
An undergraduate degree is preferred
Supervisory or team leadership experience is a plus
At Guardian Chemicals, We Believe Diversity & Inclusion Drive Innovation
We are committed to the celebration of cultural differences, personal and professional values, and how these contribute to our culture and the communities we serve.
We understand that everyone has strengths, and we embrace those strengths.
We nurture the growth of each of our employees and empower our teams to support our core values.
We are a proud participant of the 50 – 30 Challenge - an initiative specializing in the recruitment of a diverse and inclusive workforce.
We believe a diverse and inclusive work force is essential.
Guardian Chemicals Inc. provides a competitive base salary, benefits program, RRSP and Pension plan, Bonus plan and the opportunity to work with an industry leader in the chemical industry.
We thank all those who apply, but we will only contact applicants selected for an interview.
To learn more, please visit http://www.guardianchem.com
