Clerk, Deductions

Saputo Inc.; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance

Group retirement plan

Telemedicine and assistance program

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Paid time off

RRSP & TFSA

Training and development programs

Saputo Flex Program

Product discounts

Job summary

Saputo Inc. is seeking an AR Deductions Clerk based in Saint-Laurent. You will identify, code and validate customer payment deductions for retail/major accounts and ensure timely reconciliation and communication with internal teams.

The role offers partial remote work (one day per week) with a hybrid schedule, and requires a finance background, attention to detail, and bilingual French/English proficiency to support Canada-wide customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or other relevant field or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years experience in a similar position.
• Good knowledge of the Office suite (advanced Excel), Maestro knowledge.
• Strong analytical skills with high accuracy and detail.
• Bilingual French and English, written and spoken, essential.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile high volume of customer payment deductions for retail/major accounts.
• Analyze customer documents to identify and code deductions.
• Research and obtain missing documents.
• Prepare and process documentation for internal debit memo review and validation.
• Offset matching debits and credits.
• Respond to external and internal customer inquiries by phone and email.
• Enter information into Maestro and DNMS systems.
• Investigate outstanding transactions requiring validation and offsetting.
• Resolve discrepancies within required time frames.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Customer service

Autonomy

Bilingual French & English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or equivalent

Tools

Maestro

DNMS

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

Overview of the Role

The Clerk, Accounts Receivable - Deductions will be responsible for identifying, coding, validating and managing client payment deductions, mostly related to the retail/major accounts. Ensuring that all transactions are reconciled/completed according to standards and procedures and also forwarded to the appropriate internal departments.

Possibility of working remotely one day per week. This role is based from our head office in Saint-Laurent.

How you will make contributions that matter:

• Reconcile high volume of customer payment deductions for retail/major accounts
• Analyse customer documents to identify and code deductions
• Research and obtain missing documents
• Prepare and process all documentation needed for internal debit memo review and submit for validation
• Offset matching debits and credits
• Respond to external and internal customer account inquiries as required
• Enter information meticulously into the management system (Maestro) and debit note management system(DNMS)
• Investigate all outstanding transactions that require validation and offsetting
• Resolve discrepancies within the required time frame
• Apply and comply with existing procedures and policies
• Perform all other related duties

You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or other relevant field or equivalent experience
• 2+ years experience in a similar position
• Good knowledge of the Office suite (advanced Excel), knowledge of Maestro (asset)
• Strong analytical skills with high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Likes to take initiative and work autonomously
• Excellent ability to manage priorities and organize work requirements
• Demonstrates interpersonal, communication and customer service skills
• Ability to solve problems
• Bilingualism (French and English) spoken and written is essential; as the candidate will be required to communicate with customers and internal teams, by phone and email in Quebec and across Canada. Most of the supporting documentation received from the retail accounts, based outside Quebec are uniquely in English.

We support and take care of our employees and their families by offering :

• Generous and complete benefit coverage with group insurance
• Group retirement plan with employer contribution
• Telemedicine and assistance program for employees and their families
• Employee Share Ownership Plan with an employer match
• Paid Parental Leave program
• Paid time off: Sick days, floater days and volunteer day off
• Opportunity to contribute to a collective RRSP & TFSA
• Training and development programs
• Saputo Flex Program, flexible work environment (schedule/location/time off) according to department needs
• Organized activities for employees and their families
• Advantageous discounts on Saputo products

Salary: From $44045 to $57 810.

*Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience, education, skills, and training.

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In Canada, Saputo is a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Dairyland, Armstrong, Neilson, Alexis de Portneuf, and many more. Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain management, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.

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