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Accounting Specialist A/R

Location: Calgary, AB

Description

We have an exciting opportunity for an Operations Accountant with manufacturing cost accounting experience. If you are an extremely detail- oriented, organized, production-minded candidate we want to hear from you! We are searching for a high energy, enthusiastic professional to join our accounting team. This role manages a portion of our the A/R process and will be responsible for performing all related tasks of existing process while also contributing to identifying process improvement opportunities to automate all or some components of the process.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Timely processing of accounts receivable transactions in the Company’s ERP system
• Review the accounts receivable sub-ledger on a frequent basis and address outstanding issues in a timely fashion.
• Manage the collection process, including following up on past due accounts and payment discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Completion of various reporting, schedules, and calculations by the required due dates.
• Weekly invoicing for customer production.
• Month-end transactions, reconciliations, and reports for accounts receivable completed within a tight time frame.
• Assist with other month-end duties as requested
• Complete the Beer and Wine tax reporting
• Prepare various reporting to applicable provincial liquor boards
• Process daily sales transactions processed through the Company’s retail store
• Complete weekly deposits and take to the bank
• Assist Controller with IFRS testing, and gap resolution.
• Complete credit reference checks and set up new customers, as needed.
• Participate in ad-hoc projects and other duties as they arise.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in operational Accounting (equivalent combination of experience and education will be considered).
• Post-secondary Education in a Business, Finance/Accounting (OR equivalent combination of experience and education)
• Working knowledge of SAP BI an asset
• Experience with full close-cycle accounting and preparing financials.
• Previous experience with accounting and financials for manufacturing organization
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), and possesses advanced Excel skills.
• Critical thinking skills with the ability to anticipate and solve problems, exercise sound judgment, act decisively, and persist in the face of obstacles.
• Proven ability to handle diverse activities and concurrent projects.
• Excellent organizations skill and strict attention to detail.
• Excellent time management and communication skills, with the ability to lead cross-departmental meetings.
• Strong analytic progressive thinking Strong knowledge of inventory control ERP and MRP systems, as well as Microsoft Office products, including Excel and Word.
• Self-directed, personally motivated with strong attention to detail.
• Team-player able to work well with others and contribute to a positive work environment.