Accounts Receivable Financial Analyst

YA YA Foods Corp • Toronto, ON

5d

About The Position

Ya YA Foods is a dynamic and high-growth manufacturer of liquid food and unique beverages. With over 30 years’ experience, we have evolved into a versatile manufacturer and co-packer of a variety of low acid and high acid beverage and liquid food items. We are a family-owned Canadian business who prides itself in its proven track record of satisfying the needs of global multi-national customers. We are a solution provider for our customers, always striving to exceed expectations on innovation, quality, service, and speed to market. A career at Ya YA FOODS will offer you the opportunity to build a career, not just have a job, work in a dynamic and high-growth company with very skilled professionals, become part of a teamwork focused culture, and be a part of an organization that supports your future growth path.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is required
• 3+ years of accounting experience in both AR and AP is required
• Intermediatory in Microsoft Excel and prior experience with ERP systems, accounting software, financial systems is required
• Knowledge of basic accounting procedures
• Excellent time management, analytical, and organizational skills paired with strong conflict resolution and communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills partnered with the ability to communicate effectively through proper understanding of the Organization’s goals and expectations of internal customers
• Ability to deliver results in a timely manner, without compromising on accuracy

Nice To Haves

• CPA designation or in progress is an asset
• Prior accounting, costing, analysis, and financial reporting experience in a food manufacturing environment is an asset

Responsibilities

• Communication of invoices to customers and conduct account reconciliations.
• Create and issue AR aging/sales reports, metrics reports, and credit notes.
• Issue balance sheet account reconciliations related to AR.
• Cash applications to AR against daily bank activity.
• Verify validity of account discrepancies and follow up with past due payments by obtaining and investigating information from sales, customer service departments, and from customers.
• Update client billing information and maintain documentation for compliance reporting and audits.
• Support with year end Audits.
• Compliance with all rules & policies regarding health safety, occupational safety, environmental safety, food safety, legal regulations, company requirements etc.
• Compliance with the Company's Integrated Management Systems which includes, but is not limited to Production, Quality, Food Safety & GMP.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• We believe that the key to creating and growing a successful business is by investing in our people—some of whom have been a part of our team for over 30-years.
• This is at the core of who we are, what we do, and how we grow our business—as a versatile, automated manufacturer and co-packer of a wide-variety of beverages and liquid food items.
• In our view, a happy team means a better workforce, a better product, and more satisfied customers.
• Furthermore, we encourage different perspectives and celebrate diversity in our workforce.
• Where every employee has the opportunity to realize his or her full potential in a working environment that is supportive of everyone.
• Upon request, we will gladly provide accommodations to any candidate with a disability taking part in the selection process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees