Position Summary:
Reporting to the Manager, A/R Credit & Reporting, the A/R Analyst is responsible for full-cycle AR, including the daily administration of cash receipts and debit notes and reconciling customer accounts. This role will effectively deal with customers to resolve outstanding deduction and interact closely with the Sales team and Customer Service to support and investigate issues pertaining to outstanding accounts.
Key Accountabilities:
Accountable for all accounts, daily cash application, obtaining copies of debit notes and supporting back up. (Required for the purpose of allocation verification, investigating, processing and approvals);
Manages cash collection from Cafeteria vending, while depositing funds at Bank;
Assists Payroll/Customer Service on Employee Meat Market, while reconciling in AS400;
Balance inter-co transfers as required;
Investigate shortage/damage/return claims, etc. from customers in a timely manner;
Manages daily reconciliation of CAD & USD Bank Accounts between Bank & AS400. Completes weekly reporting on any unposted deposits in AS400;
Coordinates/completes all necessary reporting/journal entries/reconciliations at month end for all Bank & various A/R accounts. Supports Finance on all ad hoc asks related to AR/Banking;
Generate and send out customer statements as required;
Upload invoices on customer portals;
Manage the collection activities by collaborating with various team members such as Sales and Customer Service to eliminate all obstacles and support daily order release, highlighting any risk immediately with appropriate stakeholders;
Review weekly aging report to address accounts past due. Contact with consistent follow-up with customers regarding past due accounts. Identify causes for nonpayment and communicate problems for corrective action to be taken;
Assist Trade Spend team with clearing of fixed rebate deductions;
Coordinates process of new customer accounts. Entering new & maintaining customer records within AS400 once approved. Support the credit application process and act as back-up and vacation coverage for the AR and Cr Mgr. for related activities.
Manages all External Auditor requests pertaining to Burlington AR;
Continuously work to improve A/R processes through technology or quality improvements;
Performs various other duties as delegated or assigned.
Requirements:
Post-secondary education in Business or a related field;
3 to 5 years’ experience in full-cycle Accounts Receivable;
Intermediate skill level in Excel is desired;
Understanding CPG Environment, food industry is an asset;
Ability to meet deadlines and multi-task, with strong time management skills;
Problem-solving skills, well organized and detail oriented, high level of accuracy and strong analytical skills.
SMARK
Sofina Foods Inc. is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements, for the purpose of accommodation under AODA, known to Human Resources when they are contacted for an interview.
