Accounts Receivable Analyst

at  Sofina Foods Inc

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 to 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:

• Accountable for key accounts, daily cash application, obtaining copies of debit notes and supporting back up. (Required for the purpose of allocation verification, investigating, processing and approvals)
• Investigate shortage/damage/return claims, etc. from customers in a timely manner.
• Responsible for approving credit notes 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.
• Manages 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.
• Responsible for balancing the AR (AS400) to the GL on a weekly basis and clearing the journals in the AS400 (for Brampton, London and Janes).
• Assist Trade Spend team with clearing of fixed rebate deductions.
• Continuously work to improve A/R processes through technology or quality improvements.
• Performs administrative duties as required including maintenance of filing system
• Back-up and Vacation coverage for the AR team

REQUIREMENTS:

• Post-secondary education in Business or a related field.
• 3 years’ experience in Accounts Receivable.
• Knowledge of the food industry is an asset.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail and high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to meet deadlines and multi-task
• Highly organized, detail oriented individual with excellent analytical capabilities
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong problem solving skills

Please refer the Job description for details