Finance Associate - Export Site

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Belvika Trade & Packaging Ltd. DBA BelPak is a leading one-stop contract packaging company, specializing in precision packing of dry foods, chocolate and confectionary products from multiple facilities totaling more than 500,000 ft2. BelPak has grown to be one of the largest co-packers of chocolate, confectionary and snack products in Canada. BelPak uses its extensive experience in managing both manual processes and automated equipment to handle primary and secondary packaging of products for some of the world’s best-known confectionary brands.

BelPak is an equal opportunity employer, offering competitive wages, a bonus plan, benefit plan, ongoing training and an interesting and challenging work environment. We will provide the tools and training that you require to excel at your role together with access to Senior Management to provide additional support and guidance. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

BelPak is currently seeking a Finance Associate to manage and execute the process requirements around recognition of revenue and customer payments, month end review, accruals, and sales reporting. The Finance Associate will be located at 450 Export Boulevard, Mississauga.

Position Summary:

Working full time from our Export Boulevard Canadian Head office, this finance associate will be primarily responsible for the management and execution of the process requirements around the recognition of revenue and customer payments, including month end review, accruals, and sales reporting as required. This role will also assist in any Accounts payable date input, reporting and analysis functions, as required.

This role is directly responsible for performing data entry and duties related to the accounts receivable (AR) and accounts payable (AP) functions, including but not limited to AR related data entry, invoicing, AR reporting, and accurate and efficient processing of supplier invoices and employee expenses. This role will also be involved in the month end closing process, including, but not limited to managing accruals, sales and expense reporting, balance sheet reconciliations and analysis as needed.

The successful candidate will:  

· Record daily transactions in the accounting system and subledgers.

· Accounts payable and accounts receivable subledger reconciliations.

· Contribute to the generation and distribution of accurate customer invoices in a timely manner.

· Reconcile customer sales orders to invoices and promptly resolve discrepancies.

· Reconcile monthly production / shipments to customer invoicing.

· Assist in the review of AR Aging Report to monitor accounts and identify issues.

· Process and apply incoming customer payments accurately to customer accounts.

· Evaluation of impact and creation of / updating new items & prices in NetSuite ERP.

· Receive invoices from suppliers, match inventory invoices to purchase order receipts and upload invoices into the ERP / AP management system.

· Sort, code, match invoices and enter and upload invoices into system;

· Route invoices to appropriate individuals to authorize in a timely manner.

· Complete data entry input and GL coding for invoices, including verifying, classifying, and recording accounts payable data.

· Ensuring expenditures through Accounts Payable are reasonable by referring any expenses of any questionable items to the leadership before posting.

· Preparing and processing Invoices and Credits, with adequate support documents.

· Process transactions to aid in the maintenance of the general ledger and accounting system, including preparing and recording journal entries and reconciliations.

· Preparation and submission of monthly, quarterly and annual GST filings.

· Assist with closing processes by ensuring all transactions are properly recorded.

· Prepare and distribute the weekly Gross revenue report.

· Prepare and upload the weekly KPI results.

· Assist in the calculation and reporting of SKU, customer and location margin results.

· Review and automate processes, wherever possible.

· Ensure adherence to internal controls and company policies.

· Assist the Finance department with various ad hoc requests.

· Other tasks as assigned by your supervisor or designate.

Requirements

· Preferred, 3 - 5 years experience with a mid-level account role, including responsibility for analysis and reporting.

· Experience with NetSuite and Nulogy, an asset.

· A strong understanding of accounts receivable and billing processes, including invoicing and collections.

· A strong understanding of Accounts Payable and invoicing processes.

· A strong understanding of the full-cycle accounting process and the impact of transactions to the Balance sheet and Income statement.

· Proven experience within a high-volume billing environment.

· Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and financial calculations.

· Ability to clearly and confidently articulate ideas, actively listen, and build strong relationships through effective communication liaising with various units of the business.

· Planning and organizational skills to balance and prioritize work.

· A solid working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel. (Understanding X-Lookup, Pivots, complicated formulas and functions an advantage)

· Excellent analytical and communication skills.

· Able to work independently and meet tight deadlines.

· Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy. We thank all candidates for their interest; however only those most qualified will be contacted.

Requirements:

· Preferred, 3 - 5 years experience with a mid-level account role, including responsibility for analysis and reporting.

· Experience with NetSuite and Nulogy, an asset.

· A strong understanding of accounts receivable and billing processes, including invoicing and collections.

· A strong understanding of Accounts Payable and invoicing processes.

· A strong understanding of the full-cycle accounting process and the impact of transactions to the Balance sheet and Income statement.

· Proven experience within a high-volume billing environment.

· Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and financial calculations.

· Ability to clearly and confidently articulate ideas, actively listen, and build strong relationships through effective communication liaising with various units of the business.

· Planning and organizational skills to balance and prioritize work.

· A solid working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel. (Understanding X-Lookup, Pivots, complicated formulas and functions an advantage)

· Excellent analytical and communication skills.

· Able to work independently and meet tight deadlines.

· Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy. We thank all candidates for their interest; however only those most qualified will be contacted.