Accounts Receivable Analyst - Brampton, Canada - Sofina Foods Inc

Sofina Foods Inc

Verified Company

Brampton, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

About Us:

Sofina Foods is one of Canada's leading manufacturers of primary and further processed protein products for retail and foodservice customers as well as international markets.

We manufacture pork, beef, turkey, chicken and fish products in Canada and Europe.

Our family of brands include:

Cuddy, Lilydale, Janes, Mastro, San Daniele, Fletcher's, Vienna, Riserva and Zamzam in Canada; and Youngs, Greenland and Karro's in UK.

We are also the exclusive Canadian distributor of Italy's finest Rio Mare, Lavazza products and Kicking Horse Coffee in Canada.

Position Summary:

Reporting the Accounts Receivable Manager, the Accounts Receivable Analyst is responsible for 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:

Investigate shortage/damage/return claims, etc. from customers in a timely manner;
Responsible for management of accounting transaction in support of the receivables process including establishing and maintaining account reconciliations;
Generate and send out customer statements as required;
Manage the collection activities by collaborating with various team members such as Sales and Customer Service to eliminate all obstacles;
Review weekly aging report to address accounts past due. Contact 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. Continuously work to improve A/R processes through technology or quality improvements;
Perform administrative duties as required including maintenance of filing system. Backup and vacation coverage for the AR team;
Other ad hoc projects and reporting as assigned.

Requirements:

A diploma/degree in Finance or Accounting;
Minimum of 3 to 5 years of AR/collection experience, working in CPG environment;
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (intermediate level in MS Excel) and other Windows Applications;
Working knowledge of financial/operational database ERP systems; ability to grasp locally used accounting systems;
Ability to prioritize competing demands through excellent organizational skills and multitask.

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.