Job Description

As our Accounts Receivable & Tradespend Specialist, you will manage collections of accounts receivable and lead the tradespend deduction analysis, accounting and dispute process through collaborations with our various departments and customer contacts, growing our mission to Kick Sugar, Keep Candy! This role reports to the Controller and will be hybrid in Vancouver, BC.

Who Are We?

SmartSweets is on a mission to Kick Sugar, Keep Candy! We make the delicious candy you know and love with up to 92% less sugar than traditional candy. We are proudly Female-Founded and on our way to kick 5.5 billion grams of excess sugar out of candy in a single year (what we call our Mission to Mars). We are proud of our sweet culture and accomplishments. Our recent accolades include a certified Great Place to Work (3 years in a row), Waterstone Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Most Admired Corporate Culture Winner, NielsonIQ Breakthrough Innovation Award Winner and Instacart\xe2\x80\x99s Emerging Brand List.

How You Will Grow Our Mission:

Monitor receivable balances for ageing accounts and ensure timely collection of invoices through working closely with external customers and internal Sales Account Managers

Track and apply all payments to customer accounts

Accurately record, track and upload all tradespend deductions within our ERP and Trade software - Netsuite and Vividly

Consistent coordination and communication with the Sales team as well as actively participate in monthly P&L review meetings, to ensure all promotional activities are captured and accounted for in the financial statements

Monitor our tradespend and report regularly on tradespend vs. budget to the Finance team and Director, Trade & Sales Planning

Collaborate with the Sales team and Order Management team on payment and deduction disputes

Work closely with the Controller and Accounting Manager on month-end close accounting processes

Work with the Accounting Manager and Customer Experience team on eCommerce payment processing, including refunds and reconciliations

Collaborate with other departments on ad-hoc projects

What You Bring:

Post-secondary education

Experience in a related role, preferably Account Management or Accounts Receivable

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Suite (particularly Excel), experience with Netsuite or Vividly are an asset

CPG experience is an asset

Detail-oriented, collaborative, and has excellent organizational skills

Excellent communication skills with both internal and external parties (written and verbal)

Ability to multi-task with ease

Self-motivated and excited to excel within a fast-paced company, comfortable adapting to and driving change

A team player who makes others\xe2\x80\x99 days better through your interactions and attitude

The Sweet Stuff:

\xf0\x9f\x8d\xadBear Benefits (aka. free candy!)

\xf0\x9f\x92\xb0 Bonus based on personal & company performance

\xf0\x9f\x91\xaaExtended health and dental benefits and EAP

\xf0\x9f\x92\x9a5 Paid Restore Days (aka. sick/personal time)

\xf0\x9f\x91\xb6Parental Leave Top Up Program (inclusive to all parents)

\xf0\x9f\x95\x91Life, Work, Flow Philosophy (aka. flexible work environment)

\xf0\x9f\x8c\x9eSummer FriYay\xe2\x80\x99s (aka. half days off on Friday in the summer)

\xf0\x9f\x93\x9eMonthly Cell Phone bill reimbursement

\xf0\x9f\x92\xbbHome Allowance to optimise your remote workspace

\xf0\x9f\x93\x9aIndividual Development Program and funding

\xf0\x9f\x92\x97Community Love (aka. paid Volunteer Day)

\xf0\x9f\x90\xb6Puppy Friendly Office

\xf0\x9f\xa5\xb3Regular Squad Social Events

Are you excited to help revolutionise the candy industry? Apply on our Careers Page with your resume, cover letter and share why you are excited about kicking sugar out of candy!

Our Commitment to Celebrating Individuality - Representation & Inclusion

We are committed to elevating the voices of Squad and community members on the mission to Kick Sugar, Keep Candy! We believe representing the uniqueness of all makes us stronger as a whole. We are making a difference by encouraging all Squad Members to practise allyship, educate themselves, inspire others to take action and support underrepresented communities.

COVID-19 Policy

All Squad Members must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. SmartSweets implemented this policy to reduce the risk that someone will be exposed to COVID-19 during in-person business activities. SmartSweets intends for this policy to comply with all applicable laws. It is based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local health authorities, as applicable. Reasonable accommodations will be made for medical conditions and sincerely-held religious beliefs or practices.

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