Senior Financial Analyst, Credit & Collections (18-Month Contract)

Job Description

: What will you work on?

Reporting to the Manager, Credit and Collections, the Senior Financial Analyst, Credit and Collections will be a key member of the Accounts Receivable Finance team. This role will provide the successful candidate with an opportunity to be part of a growing business, and to demonstrate critical thinking, problem solving, and the ability to succeed in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.

How will you create impact?

Support Sr. Director and Manager in managing credit risk across North America portfolio.

Assist with the preparation and analysis of the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (AFDA).

Review and approve orders as required in a timely fashion, minimizing risk without unduly impeding delivery deadlines.

Calculate and analyze DSO by entity and provide commentary to explain the movement.

Partner closely with the deductions management team and accounts receivable team to ensure that deductions on the accounts receivable subledger are correctly coded.

Assist in the walkthroughs and tests of key controls related to Sales Allowances and Accounts Receivable with internal audit, internal controls, and external audit.

Support quarterly review and year end audit.

Manage assigned accounts receivable portfolio of customers. Initiate follow-ups as required to support the collections process (Mid-tier and Specialty accounts).

Follow-up through resolution for all invalid deductions, and credit balances per established timelines.

Work with the Manager on all delinquent situations that require escalation.

Monitor integrated accounts daily (EDI) to ensure rejections are identified promptly.

Participate in monthly Key Accounts review.

Support and resolve open Highradius (HRC) tickets by collaborating with project leads across North America, Asia, Europe, and Australia.

Distribute monthly customer AR statements through the Highradius tool. Reconcile AR records (invoices, payments, credits, etc.), as needed.

Process intercompany transactions.

Perform ad hoc reports and other tasks/projects as assigned.

What are your skills and experience?

A bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business Administration or related discipline

4+ years’ experience in a public company setting, preferably in Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Industry.

Accounts Receivable and Deductions resolution experience is an asset

Experience with SAP is mandatory

Experience with Highradius is an asset

Strong computer literacy skills with Microsoft Office and advanced level Excel skill (pivots, v-lookups, and advanced formulas)