JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT-DEDUCTIONS & DISPUTE RESOLUTION-CALGARY, AB

JBS USA; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A major food processing company in Calgary is seeking a Junior Accountant for their finance department. The ideal candidate will have a degree in accounting or finance and expertise in accounts receivable and deduction management. Responsibilities include monitoring payments, investigating discrepancies, and preparing reports. Competitive salary and benefits including relocation assistance are offered.

Benefits

Competitive wage

Relocation assistance

Extended health/medical benefit

Group life & accidental death insurance

Short/long-term disability

Vision/dental care

Employee beef purchasing program

Voluntary employee RRSP contributions

Employer RRSP contributions

Career growth and continued training

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree/diploma in accounting, finance or business administration required.
• Strong experience in accounts receivable and deduction management.
• Ability to interpret company policies and implement them.

Responsibilities

• Monitor incoming customer payments and identify deductions.
• Investigate the nature of deductions and collaborate with internal departments.
• Prepare reports on deduction trends and resolution performance.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Deduction management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree/diploma in accounting, finance, or business administration

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

SAP

Job description

Overview

JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT - DEDUCTIONS & DISPUTE RESOLUTION - CALGARY, AB

Department: Finance

Location: Calgary, AB

JBS Food Canada ULC (–JBS Canada–) is one of Canada's largest beef processors, with approx. 3,300 employees and multiple locations: Brooks main processing facility; head office and case-ready plant in Calgary; JBS Ontario in Belleville. JBS Canada's Brooks facility produces boxed beef primals, ground beef, trimmings, by-products and hides; Mountain Creek Farms case-ready facility in Calgary offers marinated, portion-sized, multi-pack options; JBS Ontario produces fresh meat and seafood for retailers. At JBS Canada, our people are our greatest asset and we seek a Junior Accountant to join our team at the Calgary head office.

Note: This role will be located in the head office in Calgary, Alberta.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree/diploma in accounting, finance or business administration
• Strong experience in accounts receivable, collections, or deduction management
• Good communication and ability to take ownership and lead claims/deductions investigation and reconciliation
• Ability to interpret and implement company policies and procedures
• Computer proficiency, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook
• SAP experience is an asset
• High level of critical thinking, logical thinking and analysis
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work efficiently, independently or as part of a team
• Ability to perform under pressure and meet deadlines
• Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills
• Attention to detail in all areas of work
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Strong work ethic and personal integrity; confident, consistent, decisive
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
• Experience in a B2B environment
• Knowledge of dispute resolution best practices

Responsibilities

• Monitor incoming customer payments and identify deductions or discrepancies
• Investigate the nature of deductions (e.g., pricing disputes, short shipments, promotional allowances)
• Collaborate with internal departments (Sales, Customer Service, Logistics) to gather supporting documentation
• Contact customers to resolve disputes and recover outstanding balances
• Maintain accurate records of deduction cases and resolution status
• Prepare regular reports on deduction trends and resolution performance
• Recommend process improvements to reduce future deductions
• Support month-end closing activities related to accounts receivable
• Process deduction/claim clearings and JEs
• Prepare monthly SOX reconciliation

Benefits

Competitive wage | Relocation assistance | Extended health/medical benefit | Group life & accidental death insurance | Short/long-term disability | Vision/dental care | Employee beef purchasing program | Voluntary employee RRSP contributions | Employer RRSP contributions | Career growth and continued training

JBS Food Canada ULC PO Box 1868 Brooks AB T1R 1C6

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