Accounts Receivable & Tradespend Specialist

SmartSweets is revolutionizing the candy industry by innovating delicious candy with less sugar. The Accounts Receivable & Tradespend Specialist will manage collections of accounts receivable and lead the tradespend deduction analysis, collaborating with various departments to support the company's mission.

Responsibilities

• Monitor receivable balances for aging accounts and ensure timely collection of invoices through working closely with external customers and internal Sales Account Managers
• Track and apply all payments to customer accounts
• Accurately record, track and upload all tradespend deductions within our ERP and Trade software - Netsuite and Vividly
• Consistent coordination and communication with the Sales team as well as actively participate in monthly P&L review meetings, to ensure all promotional activities are captured and accounted for in the financial statements
• Monitor our tradespend and report regularly on tradespend vs. budget to the Finance team and Director, Trade & Sales Planning
• Analyzing effectiveness of tradespend promotions and report findings to the Finance Team and Director, Trade & Sales Planning
• Collaborate with the Sales team and Order Management team on payment and deduction disputes
• Work closely with the Director, Finance and Accounting Manager on month-end close accounting processes
• Work with the Accounting Manager and Community Marketing team on eCommerce payment processing, including refunds and reconciliations
• Collaborate with other departments on ad-hoc projects

Skills

• Post-secondary education
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Suite (particularly Excel)
• Detail-oriented, collaborative, and has excellent organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills with both internal and external parties (written and verbal)
• Ability to multi-task with ease
• Self-motivated and excited to excel within a fast-paced company, comfortable adapting to and driving change
• A team player who makes others' days better through your interactions and attitude
• Experience in a related role, preferably Account Management or Accounts Receivable
• Experience with Netsuite or Vividly are an asset
• CPG experience is an asset

Benefits

• Bear Benefits (free candy!)
• Extended Benefits (health, dental, life & disability, EAP, STD & LTD
• Berry Sweet Lifestyle Spending Account (up to $1000 annually)
• 2 Gummy Days (personal days)
• 5 Paid Restore Days (sick days)
• SweetWeek (company shutdown in December)
• Summer FriYAYs (half days off on Friday in the summer)
• Life, Work, Flow Philosophy (flexible work environment)
• Monthly Cell Phone bill reimbursement
• Home Allowance to optimise your remote workspace
• Maternity and Parental Leave Top Up Program
• Individual Development Program and funding
• Community Love (paid Volunteer Day)
• Puppy Friendly Office
• Regular Squad Social Events

Company Overview