Job Description

FOOD INDUSTRY COMPANY LOOKING FOR AN ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE REPRESENTATIVE

We are a busy B2B Food Production company currently looking for an

Accounts Receivable Representative

to join our growing team based in Mississauga, Ontario. In this position the candidate is responsible for managing the incoming payments to ensure the company gets paid, as well as administrative support such as coordinating daily order logistics and processing purchase orders. Ability to develop and maintain a positive and professional relationship with all employees, customers and vendors is a key requirement.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Account Servicing Support:

Processing daily Purchase Orders and Invoices. Responding to customer inquiries through email and on the telephone. Managing communication between customers and vendors as required. Managing calendar of incoming POs and order desk email responses.

Accounts Receivable Responsibilities:

Managing incoming payments to ensure that the company gets paid on time

Key responsibilities include generating and sending invoices, tracking accounts, reconciling discrepancies, and contacting clients about outstanding balances.

Works with customers in assigned customer portfolio in the collection follow up and allocate payments

Facilitate customer payments by providing necessary information and documentation required by the customer

Resolves customer A/R differences working with the appropriate internal teams

Provides reports on assigned portfolio as requested

Monitor customer accounts details for non-payments, delayed payments and exercise due diligence in evaluating ability/intent to pay from customers

Processing and recording transactions i.e. cash receipts, credits, bank deposits, etc.

Obtaining information from other departments to ensure records are accurate and complete and that accounts receivable ledgers and journals are up to date.

Working with the Sales department to review accounts and client payment and credit history to develop new or better repayment terms.

Performing administrative and clerical tasks, such as data entry, sending bill reminders, filing paperwork, and contacting clients to discuss their accounts.

Assist with company and customers audits

Perform other administrative duties of the finance department. All other duties as required.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Commerce Post Secondary Education Preferred, Special in Bachelor of Commerce. Prefer for work experience in mid sized food manufacturing company

Work Experience

Sales & Customer Service: 1 Year

Basic Accounting background (Billing and AR) - Minimum 1 year

Experience in mid-sized food manufacturing company - Minimum 1 year

Skills and Knowledge:

Exceptional interpersonal & customer service skills and ability to work cohesively with a team.

Strong Computer Skills required. (Excel, PowerPoint, QuickBooks, Outlook calendar management)

Excellent time management and organizational skills with ability to work independently.

Ability to take initiative to resolve problems quickly and efficiently.

Willingness to work flexible hours as needed.

Required to work some weekends.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $55,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Dental care Extended health care On-site parking Paid time off Vision care
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:

Accounts receivable: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person