Credit/Accounts Receivable Manager
The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, excellent organizational abilities, and experience working in a fast-paced environment. Experience in the food distribution industry is considered an asset.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage full-cycle accounts receivable and collections
- Monitor aging reports and follow up on overdue accounts
- Ensure timely collection of outstanding balances
- Review and manage customer credit applications, processing and credit limits
- Evaluate customer payment history and monitor high-risk accounts
- Reconcile customer accounts and resolve billing discrepancies
- Perform collection calls and email follow-ups professionally and effectively
- Coordinate with operations, sales, drivers and accounting teams regarding customer accounts and inventory control
- Assist with operational workflow support
- Assist with month-end closing procedures and reporting
- Prepare AR aging and collection reports for management
- Maintain accurate customer records and supporting documentation
- Support internal process improvements and workflow efficiencies
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of experience in AR, credit, collections.
- Accounting diploma or equivalent education and experience required
- Strong English written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
- Experience with accounting or ERP systems
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with multiple teams
Work Location: In person