Job Description
Aqua-Pak Industries Ltd is a market leader in the manufacturing, sales, and distribution of a variety of sustainable and budget friendly EPS products for the construction, forest and food and medical packaging industries.
Our people are our best and most important asset and through the development of this incredible team of people along with the growth of our business, we are seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist.
The Accounts Receivable Specialist will report to the Controller and will be responsible for the processing of approved customer credit applications and collection of outstanding invoices.
DUTIES:
- Prepare credit analyses on prospective new customer, make approval and credit limit recommendations; conduct bank and trade reference checks and credit application processing.
- Perform collections through telephone calls and emails to ensure the timely receipt of outstanding invoices, working with outside collection agencies, as needed.
- Manage customer accounts to ensure balances are kept up to date; manage the collections process for NSF, aged receivables and bad debt.
- Review, prepare and analyze A/R management reports; prepare weekly and monthly reports of overdue accounts for financial statements.
- Maintain accounts by ensuring timely follow-ups and updating of contact information
- Work collaboratively with sales and accounting to follow up on open sales orders and to reduce bad debt.
- Develop strategies and tools to speed up collection of receivables.
- Communicate with various team members to help resolve disputes and improve collectability.
- Research over and under payments, invoice discrepancies and deviations from customer payment plans.
- Process credit card and cash payments; analyze customer balances and apply payments to outstanding accounts; prepare bank deposits.
- Develop relationships with all customers to improve the collection process
- Reconcile credit memos, unapplied payments and other accounts to maintain and accurate receivables ledger.
- Assist with month-end closing.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Post-secondary certificate or diploma in Accounting or Business Administration from an accredited institution
- Minimum of four (2) years of accounts receivable experience
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Knowledge of standard A/R processes, basic accounting knowledge, regulations and compliance requirements (sales taxes, lien right, etc.).
- Experience in US market is an asset.
- Strong math and computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), Outlook Email and accounting software.
- Good organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a high volume environment.
- Strong problem analysis and problem solving skills.
- Pleasant phone manner and etiquette.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate professionally and tactfully to internal and external stakeholders.
- Previous experience in manufacturing or construction industry would be an asset.
Please visit us at www.aquapak.com and on our social media on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $52,000.00-$55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
Flexible Language Requirement:
Schedule:
Supplemental pay types:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Surrey, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
Experience:
- Accounts receivable: 2 years (preferred)
Language:
Work Location: In person
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