Accounts Receivable and Payable Administrator

Conestoga Meat Packers Ltd.; Breslau; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that leads the meat industry and values employee growth and safety. As an Accounts Receivable and Payable Administrator, you will play a crucial role in the Finance team, ensuring smooth operations in accounts management. This position offers stable full-time hours and a chance to grow with the company. Enjoy a competitive benefits package, employee referral bonuses, and opportunities for personal development. If you are detail-oriented, possess strong customer service skills, and are eager to contribute to a dynamic team, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive and make a significant impact.

Benefits

Employee referral bonus program

Competitive benefits package

Pension plan with company matching

Floater day on top of vacation

Discounts on pork products

Employee assistance program

Social Committee events

On-site training

Scholarship program

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and time management skills are essential.
• Prior accounting experience is an asset for this role.

Responsibilities

• Support accounts receivable and payable functions efficiently.
• Prepare daily cash applications and bank deposits accurately.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Team orientation

Continuous improvement focus

Education

Prior accounting experience

Tools

ERP software

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

JOB PURPOSE:

The Accounts Receivable and Payable Administrator is a key member of the Finance team and is responsible for supporting the accounts receivable and accounts payable functions.

WHY WORK AT CONESTOGA MEATS?

Conestoga Meats is a leader in the meat industry, known for innovation and a forward-thinking approach. We prioritize our employees, safety, and the use of automation. Our state-of-the-art facility sets us apart from others in the field. As we continue to grow and expand, we look forward to many exciting developments ahead. Join us and be part of a company that values excellence and progress!

• Growing company with opportunity to grow with team and department
• Stable full-time hours; no rotating shifts
• Employee referral bonus program (minimum $300 per hire)
• Competitive benefits package for you and your family at 3 months of service
• Pension plan and company matching at 1 year of service
• Floater day given on top of vacation days
• Diverse workforce; translation of communication materials into 8 languages
• Discounts on quality pork products
• Employee assistance program (financial assistance, mental health resources)
• Social Committee events (food trucks, gifts, games)
• BBQ's and wellness programs
• On-site training and company provided equipment
• Employee scholarship program and English courses

KEY JOB FUNCTIONS / ROLES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

Accounts receivable support:

• Post daily cash application to Accounts Receivable sub-ledger.
• Prepare and submit the daily bank deposit via the RBC portal.
• Preparing weekly graphs.
• Submitting monthly aging reports to credit agencies.

Accounts payable support:

• Prepare and process the daily producer payment and weekly transporter payments. This includes any adjustments and reversals as required.
• Upload producer statements accordingly.
• Send data uploads, weekly, to Ontario Pork as required by legislation.
• Upload vendor invoices to electronic filing software for manager approvals.
• Perform vendor statement reconciliations.

Other duties/support:

• Prepare and submit various Statistics Canada reports as required on a period and annual basis.
• Support co-workers and provide backup during vacations, high workloads, etc.
• Keep Controller informed on all aspects of areas of responsibility.
• Other duties/reporting as assigned.

Personal Development:

• Attend company required training.
• Remain current with technical knowledge in areas of responsibility.
• Attend regular 1:1 coaching/update sessions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Personal value set that corresponds with Conestoga's company values
• Prior accounting experience would be an asset
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage time constrained tasks
• Strong internal and external customer service skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Focus on continuous improvement
• Strong interpersonal skills / team orientation
• Intermediate computer skills (ERP, MS Word, Excel, Outlook)

KEY COMPETENCIES

Service Excellence

• Proactively clarifies expectations with customers to get things right the first time
• Displays personal ownership and a sense of urgency over any issues or complaints
• Proactive with a strong attention to detail

Accountability and Initiative

• Take ownership of work and meet all commitments.
• Takes initiative and demonstrates a "do whatever it takes" work ethic to get the work done.
• Focus on continuous improvement.

Communicating with Clarity

• Verifies the meaning of messages sent by others and confirms any next steps required
• Communicates in a manner that is straightforward and easy to understand
• Answers questions in a professional manner

Conestoga Meats welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those invited to participate in our recruitment process will be contacted.