Accounts Receivable Associate

at  PEAK PRODUCTS MANUFACTURING

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Peak Group of Companies is a leader in home improvement, supplying a vast array of innovative products throughout Canada, the United States, Australia, and New Zealand. Peak is a highly valued, strategic partner of Home Depot and Bunnings. Our unique business platform perfectly aligns with Home Depot and Bunning’s do-it-yourself and professional customer, and our best-in-class products are offered throughout Home Depot and Bunning’s massive retail network.
The Peak Group of Companies – proud recipient of the HRD Best Place to Work Award in 2023 and 2024. Our greatest strength is our people, a team of remarkably talented, supportive and passionate people. We are a place where innovation is encouraged, talent and teamwork are celebrated and results and success are rewarded.
We are experiencing continuous growth and have an immediate opening for an Accounts Receivable Associate position working Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in our head office in Richmond BC and Mondays and Thursdays remotely.
This position will be reporting to the Accounting Manager. Key Responsibilities and Qualifications include, but are not limited to the following:

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English (mandatory)
• Degree/Diploma in Accounting or related field
• Previous accounting experience is an asset
• Solid understanding of accounts receivables principles
• Intermediate+ Microsoft Excel skills
• Previous experience with a Microsoft ERP system is preferred
• Exceptional problem-solving ability
• Works well to meet deadlines under pressure
• Highly organized and works well as a team
• Ability to multi-task and display an exceptional attention to detail
• Enthusiasm, energy, and a positive attitude
  Compensation: starting from $48,000 depending on experience
  The Peak Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We respect the dignity and worth of every individual in the workplace and value the importance of diversity, fairness, and trust. We offer a dynamic work environment and a competitive compensation package. Our goal is to attract, develop, and engage employees with exceptional ability and diverse backgrounds.
  We thank all applicants for their interest, however, at this time, we will only be considering applicants who are currently eligible to work in Canada.

• Proactively maintain high A/R turnover ratio
• Proactively maintain low average collection period
• Track, dispute, recover disputed items regularly. Escalate issues promptly
• Prepare and analyze periodic reports on collection activities and progress
• Prepare and analyze periodic reports on Account Receivable and other related reports
• Process customer invoices and credit notes for multiple companies and currencies
• Verify and audit pricing/discounts on customer invoices
• Process payment receipts and reconcile any discrepancies
• Assist with analysis of sales and related items when required
• Assist with other accounting duties and projects when required