OVERVIEW

Reporting to the AR Team Lead, the Accounts Receivable Specialist will be responsible for AR tasks. This role will be responsible for monitoring and managing the company's AR processes while working closely with customers and internal stakeholders to ensure timely resolution of any payment issues.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Post daily payments to producers(customer) accounts from bank statements.
• Reconcile daily Accounts Receivable transaction in SAP.
• Prepare documentation for Compliance department on accounts that require additional collection attention and provide status updates on the escalated cases.
• Prepare and update monthly AR aging reports.
• Assess collectability of current accounts, reconcile payments and complete account analysis.
• Review billing for correctness, investigate producer inquiries relating to invoicing and prepare statement of accounts to producers with past due invoices.
• Work closely with the customer relations team to manage unpaid invoices according to program policy.
• Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies or dispute by working closely with the producers via phone, email, or mail to secure payment.
• Prepare monthly statements for producers upon request.
• Provide auditors with requested documentation as required.
• Send monthly interest invoices to producers as required.
• Any other finance and accounting related duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Internal Relationships

• Works closely with the finance team and other departments to ensure timely approval of invoices, payment of expense claims, and information provision regarding payments

External Relationships

• Communicate well in written and verbal form and maintain a positive working relationship with vendors and customers.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years in a small or mid-sized accounting department in Accounts Receivable, collections, or related accounting function
• Intermediate level knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook is required.
• Knowledge of SAP SD (Sales and Distribution module) is required.
• Excellent communication both written & verbal, and problem-solving skills.
• Time management skill to manage workload influenced by peak periods and deadlines.
• High level of accuracy, efficiency, and accountability.
• Ability to build relationships with clients and internal departments.
• Highly proficient with MS Office
• Highly Proficient with SAP ECC
• General understanding of goals of the accounting function, and the relationship between the roles in the department, with strong, specific knowledge of requirements to successfully manage A/R.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• All CM employees work 40 hours per week, remotely from a home office environment.

ABOUT CIRCULAR MATERIALS

Circular Materials is a national not-for-profit producer responsibility organization (PRO) that supports producers in meeting their extended producer responsibility (EPR) obligations across Canada. Created by producers for producers, Circular Materials develops, implements, and supports effective and efficient recycling programs to advance innovation, deliver improved environmental outcomes and drive value across the recycling supply chain. Our full-service offerings include collection, management, promotion and education, and reporting.

Together, we are advancing the circular economy where materials are collected, recycled, and can be returned to producers for use as recycled content in new products and packaging. As we develop enhanced recycling systems across Canada, we work to ensure more materials are looped into the circular economy, benefiting both people and the environment.

Learn more atcircularmaterials.ca.

Circular Materials is an equal opportunity employer, seeking team members with a diversity of thought, skills, experiences, culture, and ethnicityto help us achieve our purpose of accelerating a circular economy for people and the planet. As a national organization operating across Canada, our goal is to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the many provinces and territories where we do business.

Our inclusive hiring practices aim to foster a culture where all employees feel a strong sense of belonging. We are proud of our recent diversity survey results which showed that:

• 51% of Circular Materials employees identify as women.
• 53% of Circular Materials employees identify as visible minorities.
• 97% of employees believe Circular Materials fosters a strong sense of belonging for employees of all backgrounds.
• 95% of employees recommend Circular Materials as an inclusive workplace.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including women, Indigenous People (First Nations, Mtis, and Inuit) persons with disabilities, racialized individuals, and members of the LGTBQIAS+ community.

Circular Materials supports reasonable requests for accommodation in accordance with all applicable provincial accessibility standards. Requests for accommodation will be provided by Circular Materials through the recruitment and/or assessment processes, upon [email protected]. This email is only used for accommodation requests.