Job Description

Position Summary
Reporting to the Manager, A/R, the A/R Coordinator is responsible for the daily administration of cash receipts and debit notes, ensuring the accurate and timely resolution of deductions while maintaining up-to-date collections. The role requires adherence to professional and ethical accounting standards and involves tracking, processing, and reporting financial information within set deadlines. The A/R Coordinator will also interact closely with the Sales, Supply Chain, Trade Spend, and Customer Service teams to resolve outstanding invoices and deductions, while researching and addressing issues related 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;
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

Requirements:
• College Diploma in related field;
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in accounting;
• Knowledge of computerized accounting systems;
• Intermediate level in Excel (e.g. vlookup, pivot tables); proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Powerpoint, 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 and communication skills including the ability to negotiate, problem solve and provide excellent customer focus;
• Understanding CPG Environment;
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Hiring Range: CAD $40,926 - $51,157

Bonus: This position is eligible for a bonus up to 3.5% of base salary subject to the plan terms and conditions.

Please note that the expected hiring range provided is derived from a group of like roles within Sofina. The final offer amount for this role will be dependent on geographical region, applicable experience, skillset of the candidate and internal equity.

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.