S Accounting Associate - AR

Hood Packaging Corporation; Burlington; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company located in Burlington is seeking an Accounting Associate to manage accounts receivable and support the Site Accounting Department. The ideal candidate will have previous accounting experience and proficiency with MS Office, capable of handling invoicing and customer inquiries effectively.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years accounting experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Knowledge of invoicing and accounts receivable processes.
• Ability to support audits and manage customer inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts receivable and customer credit checks.
• Create debit/credit notes and maintain customer accounts.
• Support internal and external audits as needed.

Skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Detail oriented

Education

Some post-secondary accounting courses

High School diploma

Job description

SCOPE OF POSITION

The Accounting Associate- AR is responsible for processing accounts receivable, as well as providing general support to the Site Accounting Department.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBLITIES

Within the limits of applicable policies, procedures and established plans, he/she has authority to take action and make decisions. The assignment of work or delegation or responsibility does not relinquish responsibility for results. Performance will be measured by the extent to which the responsibilities have been fulfilled.

Functional Responsibilities

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

• Create debit/credit notes and graphic invoices. Ensure credit notes are properly approved.
• Post all payments received.
• Review discounts and sales terms accounts.
• Reconcile Petty Cash.
• Perform customer credit checks and maintain customer credit files.
• Answer customer inquiries.
• Follow-up with customers regarding unpaid/short-paid/late invoices.
• Maintain a status report on unpaid/short-paid/late invoices.
  
  

GENERAL DUTIES

• Invoicing
• Assist in the maintenance and integrity of the Standard Cost system as assigned
• Involvement in Standard Cost review and ensure cost system is accurate and current, including the cumulative order close procedure.
• Support internal/external/government audits.
• Hourly payroll backup
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

• Regular contact with team members in Engineering, Production, Sales, Controllers and other accounting staff.
• May have contact with customers regarding receivables.
• Contact with HO group.
  
  

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Some post-secondary accounting courses and 1-3 years accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment; or High School and 3-5 years accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
  
  

Skills

• Proficient in MS Office
• Detail oriented