Clerk, Deductions

Saputo, Inc.; Saint-Laurent-de-l'Île-d'Orléans; Hybrid; CAD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance coverage

Group retirement plan with employer贡献

Telemedicine and family assistance

Employee Share Ownership Plan with an 

Paid Parental Leave

Paid time off: Sick days, floater days

Training and development programs

Saputo Flex Program

Discounts on Saputo products

Job summary

Saputo, Inc. is seeking a Clerk, Accounts Receivable - Deductions at our head office in Saint-Laurent, with potential for one remote day per week.

You will identify, code, validate and manage customer payment deductions for retail/major accounts, ensuring accurate reconciliation and timely responses to inquiries. The role requires a finance degree or equivalent experience, 2+ years in a similar role, advanced Excel, and knowledge of Maestro.

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.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile a 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 documentation for internal debit memo review and validation
• Offset matching debits and credits
• Respond to external and internal customer account inquiries as required
• Enter information into Maestro and DNMS accurately
• Investigate outstanding transactions requiring validation and offsetting
• Resolve discrepancies within required time frames
• Apply and comply with procedures and policies
• Perform other related duties

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Prioritization & organization

Interpersonal & communication

Customer service

Autonomous / self-motivated

Bilingual French & English

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or related field

Tools

Maestro

Excel

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

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.

Benefits

• 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 $44 045 to $57 810. *Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience, education, skills, and training.

Statement On AI

All applications are carefully considered by our Talent Acquisition team. Artificial Intelligence tools may be used in screening applications. Artificial Intelligence is not used to assess or select applications.

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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Making Good Food Is Our Passion, and we do it responsibly. Our caring teams process about 10 billion litres of milk annually into a diversified range of dairy and dairy alternative products sold in over 50 countries. With 54 manufacturing facilities and over 18,100 employees, we operate our leading business in Canada, the USA, Australia, and the United Kingdom. All dairy processors have access to the same raw material and equipment; what distinguishes us is our can-do spirit and our diverse, inclusive work culture that empowers employees to grow in their own way.

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