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ABOUT NUTRITION EXCELLENCE
Nutrition Excellence is a leading distributor of premium sports nutrition supplements to retailers across Canada. Our team is fuelled by great people, unified in partnering with companies who offer products we proudly stand behind, and meeting our customers’ unique needs by delivering superior service, real value and true partnership.
A/R & INVENTORY CONTROL POSITION GENERAL DESCRIPTION
To provide financial, clerical and administrative services to ensure efficient, timely and accurate payment of accounts under his or her control. Manage inventory and monitor levels to ensure timely execution of replenishment orders, and no product shortages at shelf.
A/R will be directly responsible for performing data entry and payments. Includes credit balances and resolving account irregularities. A/R will also administer claims, refunds, adjustments and other accounting related A/R management. This position involved interaction with customers to provide billing information and support to facilitate swift payment of invoices.
This is a F/T permanent position offering competitive wages, health benefits and professional growth within the company.
Qualifications
- 3 years direct experience in an A/R capacity and 1 year inventory management experience
- Knowledge of administration and clerical procedures
Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities
- maintain up-to-date billing system
- generate and send out invoices
- follow up on, collect and allocate payments
- carry out billing, collection and reporting activities according to specific deadlines
- perform account reconciliations
- monitor customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments and other irregularities
- research and resolve payment discrepancies
- generate age analysis
- review AR aging to ensure compliance
- maintain accounts receivable customer files and records
- follow established procedures for processing receipts, cash etc
- process credit card payments
- prepare bank deposits
- investigate and resolve customer queries
- process adjustments
- organize a recovery system and initiate collection efforts
- communicate with customers via phone, email, mail or personally
- assist with month-end closing
- collect data and prepare monthly metrics
- monitor product inventory levels and initiate replenishment orders on time
Education and Experience
- knowledge of accounts receivable
- knowledge of inventory control/management
- knowledge of office administration and procedures
- knowledge of general bookkeeping procedures
- knowledge of general accounting principals
- proficient in relevant computer software
- knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements
- 1-3 years accounts receivable and general accounting experience
Key Competencies
- attention to detail and accuracy
- good verbal and written communication skills
- organizational skills
- information management
- problem analysis and problem solving skills
- team member
- stress tolerance
- sense of urgency
- tenacious
- customer service skills