Accounts Receivable Specialist

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Canada; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Wonderbrands in Canada is seeking an Accounts Receivable professional to manage day-to-day functions in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. You will process remittances, analyze deductions, and handle payments (EDI, wire, cheques) while ensuring accurate outstanding balances.

The role requires 1+ year AR experience in manufacturing, strong ERP and Excel skills, and excellent communication. You will collaborate across departments, perform reconciliations, generate reports, and contribute

Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable in a manufacturing environment.
• Food Industry experience is preferred.
• Completed post-secondary education in Accounting.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems, and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process high-volume customer remittances & deductions.
• Analyze customer claims for deductions; shortages; price discrepancies.
• Process customer payments (EDI, Wire Transfers, and Cheques).
• Follow up with customers for collections and deductions.
• Process Claims.
• Navigate through Customer Portals (review invoice status/customer invoicing, etc.).
• Liaise with other departments for issue resolution.
• Perform regular account reconciliations and keep customer accounts current.
• Produce reports as required.
• Perform other accounting related duties as required.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

ERP systems

Excel

Communication

Manufacturing

Education

Post-secondary education in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Introduction

Working at Wonderbrands, there is never a dull moment! As a successful company that is continually growing there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of.We have an “entrepreneurial” mindset which encourages all our team members to use their own “creativity” and “out of the box” thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.

Overview

Reporting to the Accounts Receivable Team Leader, you will perform day-to-day accounts receivable functions in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Process high-volume customer remittances & deductions.
• Analyze customer claims for deductions; shortages; price discrepancies.
• Process customer payments (EDI, Wire Transfers, and Cheques).
• Follow up with customers for collections and deductions.
• Process Claims.
• Navigate through Customer Portals (review invoice status/customer invoicing, etc.).
• Liaise with other departments for issue resolution.
• Perform regular account reconciliations and keep customer accounts current.
• Produce reports as required.
• Perform other accounting related duties as required.

Requirements

• Minimum 1+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Food Industry experience is preferred.
• Completed post-secondary education in Accounting.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems, and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel.

Core Competencies:

• Customer and Product Centricity -Responds to the needs of both internal and external customers in a timely and courteous manner, showing a sense of urgency; always keeping our products front and centre.
• Flexibility, Agility, Adaptability -Adapts to changes; changes strategy in response to new information; responds appropriately and quickly without having all parameters defined; demonstrate tolerance for speed and uncertainty.
• Teamwork and Collaboration -Uses appropriate interpersonal styles and methods of communication to gain agreement or acceptance of a plan or activity. Is effective in building constructive relationships; uses tact; interacts with others in an open, friendly manner, encourages collaboration.
• Relentless obsession with continuous improvement– Always looks for ways to improve effectiveness or efficiency, making recommendation to increase productivity in quality of work; develops innovative solutions, challenges the status quo. To be the best, never compromising.
• Drives Execution- Takes risks, learn from their mistakes, builds trust and is a role model to others. Has a “hands‑on” style; is aggressive in achieving desired results.

FGF Group Competencies:

Adaptive Intelligence -Team Members respond effectively to challenges by evolving their skills, mindset, and approach.

• Flexibility, Agility, Adaptability: Thrives in dynamic environments by embracing continuous change. Quickly adjusts to new priorities and actively seeks innovative solutions. Uses setbacks as opportunities for growth and applies a relentless focus on improving outcomes. Approaches challenges with a proactive, solutions‑driven mindset and openness to feedback.
• Calculated Risk‑Taking: Makes strategic decisions by evaluating options and creating contingency plans.

Collaborative Intelligence -Collaborative intelligence empowers teams to unlock collective strengths and achieve results through synergy and mutual trust.

• Team First and Collaboration: Engages with Team Members and colleagues, builds relationships, and fosters an inclusive, innovative environment.

Entrepreneurial Intelligence -Equips Team Members to identify opportunities, overcome setbacks, and move ideas to execution effectively.

• Continuous Improvement: Drives innovation and optimizes processes to enhance quality and productivity.
• Customer and Product Focus: Addresses need proactively with accountability and a solution‑oriented mindset.
• Fierce Execution: Achieves results with a strategic and hands‑on approach, learning from mistakes and building trust.

Leadership Competencies

Inspire & Energize Team Members

• Continually inspires and develops Team Members and promote cross‑functional collaboration.
• Supports shared knowledge and experience with your Team through authentic conversations and development planning.
• Communicates clear expectations.
• Uses insight and knowledge to influence others.
• Understands and acknowledge differences and modifies style to support unleashing potential.
• Demonstrates patience and empathy, while listening.

Create Winning Relationships

• Inspire enthusiasm & commitment by communicating a clear path to success.
• Empowers others by delegating and providing support and opportunities for growth.
• Identifies, raises and resolves conflict.
• Builds trust and models the “Coach Approach.”

Entrepreneurial Leadership

• Encourages informed risk‑taking and supports learning from outcomes.
• Creates an environment where your team enjoys working hard while having fun.
• Provides feedback to reinforce results.

Disclaimer:The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills. Please keep in mind that other duties may be added, or this description may be amended at any time.

In compliance with Ontario’s Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current existing vacancy within our organization.

We affirm that our hiring process, including candidate screening, evaluation, and selection,does notinvolve the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) or automated decision‑making tools. All assessments and decisions are conducted by qualified human professionals to ensure fairness, transparency, and compliance with Bill 149.