Accounts Receivable / Payable Specialist

The major function of this position is:

This person will be responsible for AP (daily postings & weekly reconciliation with the US) and support AR if necessary with daily postings, collections and inquiries from accounts.

The essential responsibilities and duties of this position are:

Accounts Payable

1. Code AP invoices & e-Mail to Peoria in batch weekly
2. Prepare payment run and send for approval
3. File all accounts payable support documentation & invoices.
4. Expenses for Brand Ambassadors
5. Assist with bank reconciliations
6. Create and process accruals

Accounts Receivable

1. Post customer payments daily in a timely and accurate manner (FEBAN process)
2. Carry out Direct Debits on a daily basis
3. Monitor credit hold file making consistent and good decisions based on analysis of information.
4. Review and research credit applications for new accounts including credit references, bank references, processing credit reports and interacting with sales reps.
5. Work closely with the Operations Director to ensure Customer Satisfaction and process efficiencies.
6. Communicate with Account Executive the status of accounts on credit hold

Special Requirements

1. Ability to communicate in a variety of business settings
2. Previous experience in Accounting and Customer Service mindset
3. Strong organizational and time management skills as well as the ability to multitask and perform other work-related tasks as needed are vital for this role.
4. In addition to excellent interpersonal and communication skills, should have solid knowledge of MS Excel, Word and a desire to achieve results.
5. Fluency in German and English, both oral and written. French an asset for team support.

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Special Language Requirement (If Applicable):