Finance Associate Coordinator

PepsiCo; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading global company where you can leverage your skills in accounts receivable management. This role focuses on securing payments, enhancing customer loyalty, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve issues. You'll be part of a culture that values inclusivity and encourages professional growth. With a commitment to sustainability, this company not only aims for financial success but also strives to make a positive impact on the planet. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Inclusive culture

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in AR collections in a computerized environment.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to collaborate with teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts receivable portfolio and follow up on collections.
• Educate customers on payment options and resolve issues.

Skills

AR collections/deductions resolution

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Reconciliation skills

Collaboration

Education

Diploma/degree in finance/economics

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

This position requires the analyst to secure payments on past due customer accounts through follow up calls, promotion of Preauthorized debit or internet payments, successful negotiations, and/or escalation. The individual ensures an elevated level of customer service and customer loyalty by responding to customer inquiries and investigating unreconciled amounts with a sense of urgency. The analyst works closely with the shared service deductions management, cash, and customer service teams to maintain the assigned portfolio in current aging status and ensuring customer and field inquiries/issues are actioned timely and appropriately.

What you can expect from us:

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits designed to fit your unique needs
• A dynamic and inclusive culture that promotes you to bring your whole-self to work
• Inspiring positive change for people and the planet with sustainability goals
• A supportive team that will encourage your professional growth and development

Responsibilities

• Manages assigned accounts receivable portfolio of customers. Initiates follow up calls as required to support collections process.
• Meet core financial objectives including DCSO, bad debt and terms alignment for non-compliant customers.
• Ensures consistent follow up through to resolution for all outstanding invoices, invalid deductions, and credit balances in accordance with established timelines.
• Contribute to PBCs P & L by minimizing losses due to aged and unresolved receivables.
• Consult with Sales Representatives/MEM and customers for additional information.
• Educate customers on various payment/billing options available to expedite payments.
• Perform account reconciliations. Recover funds relating to invalid deductions.
• Participate in monthly portfolio risk reviews with Supervisor.
• Build strong partnerships with sales, drivers, and other cross functional teams to drive results.
• Partner with Cash, Collections, AR Customer Service, Pricing and Sales teams to investigate and resolve customer issues.
• Identify risk and escalate to leadership/sales to gain support on resolution or next steps.
• Support the team on reporting and administrative duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Participate in monthly staff meetings and one on one risk reviews and I&U’s

Qualifications

• 1-2 years with AR collections/deductions resolution experience in a computerized environment using web-based AR application, preferably SAP.
• Experience in dealing with pricing, short shipment, unauthorized product, and other deductions.
• Diploma/degree in business related field of finance/economics
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong reconciliation and analytical skills
• Effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Proficient Word and Excel skills
• Ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision

Why work at PepsiCoAt PepsiCo, you’re invited to be a part of a global team of innovators who make, move,and sell these products—which are enjoyed by more than 1 billion people a day. A career at PepsiCo means working in a culture where everyone’s welcome. Here, you can dare to be yourself. No matter who you are or where you’re from, you can influence the people around you and the world at large. By showing up, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, develop and grow your skills for the future. Our supportive teams can fuel your professional goals to make a global impact on people and the planet. Join us. Dare for Better.