Accounts Receivable Clerk

Pacific Coast Fruit Products Ltd.; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm nestled in the Fraser Valley is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Clerk to join its dynamic Accounting Team. This entry-level position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the financial health of a company that plays a crucial role in the local food economy. With a focus on teamwork and continuous improvement, you will be responsible for managing accounts receivable, preparing invoices, and ensuring accurate financial records. Enjoy competitive compensation, RSP matching, and engaging employee activities in a supportive work environment. If you're ready to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

RSP matching

Extensive group benefits

Annual performance bonus

Employee engagement activities

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in accounting or related field preferred.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and multitasking ability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare invoices, credit memos, and maintain accurate customer records.
• Reconcile AR ledger, investigate disputes, and conduct collection calls.
• Generate financial reports and assist with month-end closing activities.

Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Focus

Problem-Solving Skills

Organizational Skills

Detail-Oriented

Education

Post-secondary education in Accounting

Business Administration

Tools

Dynamics NAV

Microsoft D365

Microsoft Office

Job description

Nestled between the mountains of the Fraser Valley in the center of the agricultural hub of Abbotsford, British Columbia, Pacific Coast Fruit Products (PCFP) was originally built as a frozen berry plant but has since evolved into a highly productive manufacturer of fruit juice concentrates, not From Concentrate (NFC) juices, purees, and puree concentrates for the food, beverage, and nutraceutical industries. Through teamwork and innovation, we process millions of pounds of berries from the Fraser Valley and around the world. Pacific Coast Fruits Products not only produces quality ingredients but also contributes to the local food economy while helping to establish food security, both at home and abroad. Pacific Coast Fruit Products is one of the Fraser Valley's secret success stories, and we are looking to grow and take on new team members.

At Pacific Coast Fruit, you will receive competitive compensation along with RSP matching, extensive group benefits, annual performance bonus, as well as enjoy employee engagement activities that occur throughout the year. Come join us to witness what fun at work looks like and BE one of us!

We are currently looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Clerk to join our Accounting Team. Reporting to the Controller, the Accounts Receivable Clerk will play a key role in maintaining AR account health, proactively managing overdue accounts, and enforcing credit and collection policies.

Accountabilities:

1. Prepare invoices, credit memos, deposits, and release sales orders;
2. Verify the accuracy of billing records and follow the three-way matching process;
3. Reconcile bank, credit cards, maintain accurate customer records, and proper payment application;
4. Reconcile AR ledger to GL, investigate disputes/customers issues, and process credit memos as required;
5. Review and monitor DSO including internal follow-up process to communicate with customers and sales department to expedite payment and collections;
6. Review, maintain, and update Nav ERP customers’ records;
7. Generate weekly and monthly reports (financial & statistical) and provide recommendations;
8. Assist with month-end closing activities;
9. Conduct collection calls, emails, follow-up, and implement collection procedures to maximize recovery. Track and follow up with applicable PCFP staff to maintain a consistent flow to the process;
10. Perform general accounting functions such as data entry, maintain accounting documents and records as needed;
11. Attend weekly departmental meetings;
12. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
2. Strong customer focus with business acumen, outstanding problem-solving skills, and results-oriented, with a curious mindset.
3. Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask and manage conflicting priorities.
4. Detail-oriented with a drive for continuous improvement.
5. Post-secondary education in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline is a plus.
6. Experience with ERP systems (Dynamics NAV or Microsoft D365) and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook & Planner) skills is a plus.
7. 1-2 years of experience is preferred.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Food Production