Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. Here's a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you... What We Offer : Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and EAP Benefits after 30 days of employment FULL flex benefits program Company matching RRSP Profit Sharing Family culture and advancement opportunities Position Summary: Performs the credit evaluation and analysis of all prospective new business and existing accounts within assigned AR portfolio, documents potential exposure to risk, and communicates directly with customers and sales. Maximizes sales through a flexible and innovative approach of credit risk / order review and releases. Minimizes the investment in receivables by ensuring that accounts are collected as close to term, and protects the company against unwarranted bad debt losses. Location: The successful candidate should be able to commute to the Milton DC at least 4 days a week. Essential Functions: Responsible for adherence to GFS Credit & Collection policies, practices and procedures across assigned region(s). Reviews credit reports, payment history, financial information and industry trends to support exposure in order to effectively minimize risk and maximize sales. Review & research customer account application for completeness & accuracy , analyze past and current financial statements of companies, along with bank references, Commercial business reports ie. D&B,Experian or Equifax and information via Internet or other credit sources. Provide transactional approval with respective credit authority and or recommendation for transactions above credit authority. Provide appropriate written Financial reviews per authority guidelines. Monitor customer order activities, accounts receivable and payment history on a daily basis to identify risk and ensure adherence to credit terms. Escalate key issues to Credit Manager, Sales and Leadership of potential credit risks in portfolio to determine next plan of action. Meets periodically with customers to review financials and to ensure recoverability of outstanding exposure. Establishing and maintaining good working relationships with customers and sales. Maintains confidentiality and uses utmost discretion with matters including but not limited to personal and or financial information in the duties of the position. Performs other duties and special projects as assigned. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: Strong written and verbal communication skills Must be able to read, interpret and comprehend financial statements and business/personal credit reports. Ability to prioritize tasks in high energy environment. Understanding of credit risk management fundamentals Ability to solve problems under pressure and provide creative solutions when necessary Experience with negotiations and using sound judgement Must be creative in order to maximize Sales and minimize risk. Goal oriented, motivated self starter, with excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks. Be able to work within tight time demands, work independently or in a team environment. Proficiency with MS Office - Word, Excel and skill set to perform research on Internet Knowledge of Lawson, Business Analytics , other Operational Reporting, AR Inq, and Cust Acq software applications preferred. Equipment / Tools / Technology: Desktop or laptop computer Networked printer/copier/facsimile machine Google Apps (Chrome, Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, etc...) Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer) Telephone & voicemail Lawson accounting software and reporting software Business Analytics, AR Inq, Onbase and Cust Acq software applications Educational & Experience Requirements Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field preferred At least one year related professional experience with exposure to customer credit evaluations and analysis or an equivalent combination of education and experience. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talentcanada@gfs.com and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line. Job Alerts are unavailable at this time. We apologize for any inconvenience. Since our 1897 founding, Gordon Food Service has grown to become the largest family-managed broadline foodservice distribution company in North America. While we’ve been growing pretty much continuously over these 120+ years, we’ve remained consistent at the core of what and who we are: passionately committed to customers and employees. Being part of Gordon Food Service means being part of something important, something bigger than oneself. Join us.
