Accounts Receivable Specialist – admin/office
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Accounts Receivable Specialist
We are a large Canadian Importer and Distributor of Kosher Food Products from Israel, Europe, Asia and United States.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Manager, Accounts Receivable, this position will manage the administrative collections activities to support the Collection Specialists for all accounts. The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for collections of accounts, preparation and sending of monthly account summaries, compilation of invoice copies and Proofs of Delivery, application of all credits and payments. The successful candidate will work closely with the Manager of Accounts Receivable to identify and implement process improvement within the Collections process. The Accounts Receivable Specialist is also responsible to collect outstanding balances in a timely manner and will communicate with customers regarding collections, payment inquiries and invoicing issues. Knowledge of SAP is an asset, not a requirement.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensuring all Invoices and Proofs of delivery are maintained and filed
Collections of accounts receivable
Sending out monthly and other statements of account
Reconciling AR balances and applying Payments and credits correctly
Maintaining AR balances and aging within stated parameters
Prepare weekly and monthly Accounts Receivable Aged Listings
Prepare Credit Notes as required
Call customers for collections
Online Submission of Invoices to Major accounts
Report to the AR Manager
Knowledge of SAP software and Excel software is useful;
PROFILE
To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail is necessary. The candidate must have good interpersonal and negotiating skills to build effective working relationships with customers and Team staff. The candidate must have Word and Excel knowledge and ability to reconcile accounts.
Qualifications
Proven working experience as an Accounts Receivable Specialist;
Talent in negotiations;
Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers;
Must be able to work within a team, spirit of initiative and a great motivation and excellent communication skills;
The candidate must be fluent in English.
Computer Skills
