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Credit Specialist (Closed)

About the Opportunity

• Responsible for assessing and reporting on Customer credit
• Responsible for submitting credit applications for terms approval using the correct forms and software’s as required
• Responsible for reviewing & determining customer credit terms
• Responsible for all Accounts Receivable postings to system such as deposits, prepayments, credit card transactions and wire payments
• Responsible to process all Accounts Receivable (charge) Invoices through accounting verification
• Responsible for working with outsourced agency for collections and reporting
• Responsible to monitor and collect payments from Customers and reconcile all accounts accordingly
• Responsible for submitting weekly reports summarizing overdue invoices and warehouse inventory 
• Responsible for managing shipment holds in case of overdue invoice or prepayment requirement
• Responsible for reviewing New Orders before releasing to Purchasing Dept.
• Prepare monthly submissions for accounting and monthly remittances
• Responsible for issuing Proforma Invoices and Final Invoices
• Investigate and respond to invoice and payment discrepancies
• Responsible for guiding customers through payment process and filling out customer forms related to accounting information as required
• Responsible for keeping track of credit available for companies with multiple orders
• Responsible to generate Credit Notes / Customs B13’s as needed / Proforma’s, E-Invoicing Letters, Consignments
• Responsible to process Invoices to Customers on a daily basis and co-op subsidy Invoicing
• Responsible to keep up to date with accounting emails and answer customer inquiries by email and phone as required
• Serve as a liaison between different departments by updating all business systems with customer terms
• Address customer issues affecting this Position
• Perform other duties as and when assigned
• Provide general counsel, advice, and guidance on business and financial matters as required
• Maintain an accurate and complete trail of supporting documentation for all activities
• Ensure that all month-end financial duties and resulting financial reporting is completed in a timely and accurate manner
• Organize filing of all appropriate documents
• Responsible for keeping customer profile up to date with changes in electronic business system
• Attend/participate in any Training Programs/Meetings as and when required
• Participate in professional development activities to improve knowledge and skills
• Maintain a professional appearance, demeanor, and attitude at all times
• Acknowledge and practice changes /updates to QMS Work Instructions and/or related QMS Documents when notified through Change Notifications issued to employees
• Identify and report on any Nonconformance within product or process and adhere to established Work Instruction and Forms for this process
• Identify and report on any Continual Improvement (CI) possibilities as they may arise
• Responsible to report to Management of any situation or condition that may jeopardize the safety wellbeing or integrity of the Company, its personnel, or customers
• Present a positive and professional image of the Company when interacting with senior management, other employees, customers, suppliers, visitors and other external stakeholders / interested parties
• Adhere to and practice established Health and Safety Regulations and Environmental Control Requirements as applicable

About You

• Post-Secondary Education preferred in business, finance, accounting / Grade 12 minimum required
• Degree or Diploma in Finance / Accounting / Business and 3 years of experience in the financial industry
• Basic knowledge of accounting systems, budgets and internal controls
• Meticulous with numbers / ability to analyze and present numerical data in tables, spreadsheets and forms
• Balances a myriad of tasks – prioritizes them as required
• Takes ownership of their own workload as well as the workload of any employee(s) under their direction
• Strong knowledge of accounting procedures involving procurement, travel, and budget management
• High level of moral judgment for handling monetary transactions
• Sound judgment in effective decision making
• High level of integrity and excellent business ethics
• Highly organized and detail-oriented work habits / time management practices
• Strong diplomatic, negotiation and conflict resolution & communication skills
• English literate
• Computer literate
• Previous experience within an ISO 9001 Quality System - an asset
• Work with minimal supervision and in a team environment and able to multitask
• References may be required

Salary

$55,000 - $65,000/year

How to Apply

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You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.