Financial Analyst

We Are

Due North is a leader in the manufacturing of quality refrigerated and frozen food merchandisers and are well known by the Minus Forty & QBD brand name of products. Our customers find the convenience, and reliability of our innovative spot merchandising and business products across North America and Europe a key contributor to their business’ success.

A wide product portfolio of commercial refrigeration products and the ability to customize products within a short time frame, has earned us the trust and confidence of our customers in a variety of markets. We cater to ice cream vendors, frozen novelty merchandisers, frozen food vendors, refrigerated food merchandisers, and we’re business partners with major corporations in the food industry.

Our team of focused and friendly professionals are always happy to serve our customers, who we have been serving for over 30 years.

Your Opportunity

The main responsibilities for this role include managing invoices, handling missed payments and supervising the collection process. Our ideal candidate is familiar with all accounting procedures and can manage daily financial transactions end-to-end. Basic accounting knowledge and ability to work well with sales and services teams’ members are required. Also, ideal candidates should be able to generate adequate sales reports and other reports when required.

Please note this is an on-site position.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire accounts receivable and collections process, including reconciling customer accounts, performing deposits, and cash application.
• Develop and implement effective collection strategies to minimize outstanding balances and improve team efficiency.
• Analyze aging reports and proactively manage delinquent accounts.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Collaborate with Customer Service and other cross-functional teams to resolve customer disputes and payment issues.
• Utilize third-party customer portals for invoice submission and processing.
• Coordinate with the Accounting team to ensure proper procedures are followed when applying customer payments, ensuring accounts are accurate and current.
• Manage the credit process, including compiling customer creation requisitions and manage credit applications.
• Generate AR aging reports and organize account receivables aging review meetings.
• Ensure compliance with audits, company policies, accounting standards, and relevant government regulations.
• Support month-end close processes and meet deadlines.
• Calculate and file monthly GST/HST rebates on the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) website.
• Perform other ad hoc duties as required and assigned.
  
  

You Have

• 5+ years of experience in accounts receivable and collections.
• A Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with accounting software; experience with Epicor is an asset.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office applications (Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint).
• Proven ability to design and implement process improvements to shorten collection cycles.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to self-manage according to established procedures, including conducting regular performance reviews and completing annual goal plans.
• Experience with third-party customer portals for invoice processing.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.
• Experience in the manufacturing/retail industry is an asset, including familiarity with both Canadian and USD currencies.
• A curious and problem-solving mindset, with a passion for identifying and implementing process improvements.