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. Our family of brands include: Cuddy, Lilydale, Janes, Mastro, San Daniele, Fletcher's, Vienna, Riserva and Zamzam. We are also the exclusive distributor of Italy's finest Rio Mare & Lavazza products in Canada.

Position Summary:

The Accounts Receivable Coordinator reports to the "Manager, A/R", the A/R Coordinator is responsible for daily administration of Cash Receipts and Debit notes, and following procedures to ensure accurate and timely resolution of deductions, and that collections are up to date. The A/R Coordinator is accountable for adherence to professional and ethical accounting standards, and for tracking, processing, and reporting financial information within set deadlines. This role will effectively deal with customers to resolve outstanding invoices, deductions and interact closely with the Sales, Supply Chain, Trade Spend and Customer Service teams, and also research issues pertaining to outstanding accounts.

Key Accountabilities:

• Responsible for administration of customer deductions.
• Responsible for any miscellaneous deductions as relates to cash application.
• Accountable for the daily preparation of deposits, banking, and processing of cash receipts.
• Respond to internal and external customers' inquiries relating to Accounts Receivable.
• Investigate and process outstanding customer deductions on a daily basis.
• Place collection calls and sending emails as required.
• Send out customer statements as required.
• Follow up on shortage/damage/return claims from customers in a timely manner.
• Release customer orders in system
• Follow month end process as per schedule.
• Ad-hoc responsibilities as required.

Requirements:

• College Diploma in related field
• Minimum 2 years' experience in accounting.
• Knowledge of computerized accounting systems.
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Knowledge of food industry is an asset
• Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to meet deadlines and multi-task.
• Highly organized, detailed oriented individual with excellent analytical capabilities.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills including the ability to negotiate, problem solve and provide excellent customer focus.
• Understanding CPG Environment.
• Intermediate skill levels in MS Office applications (Access, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) and the Internet

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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.