Accounts Receivable Specialist

Overview:

At Greenhouse, our mission is to offer widespread, sustainable access to plant-based nutrition and wellness of the highest quality. We believe that growth is always possible and our purpose is to give people catalytic ways to grow their healthiest lives through daily habits.

Greenhouse is seeking an energetic, results oriented new graduate to join our team as an Accounts Receivable Specialist. This is a unique cross-functional opportunity to gain both CPG and growth experience at a rapidly expanding company.

Our ideal candidate has a roll-up-the-sleeves work ethic, works well in a team environment and is curious to learn about all aspects of the business. Previous experience or studies in business or accounting is not a requirement! We just want curious people who are willing to get stuck in and loves quants. Enjoying math and problem solving is a must for this role - the finance team loves their numbers.

This individual will be helping to manage the accounts receivable function of the Finance team.

Key Performance Outcomes:

• Day sales outstanding
• Trade spend %
• Bad debt %
• Financial reporting timeliness
• Financial reporting accuracy

Statement of Work & Responsibilities:

• Financial Analysis and Reporting: Prepare AR aging reports, collection forecasts, and bad debt summaries for internal stakeholders. Analyze customer payment behavior and identify trends to mitigate risk and improve performance. Assist in month-end close activities by reconciling AR balances and resolving open items.
• Dispute and Deduction Management: Investigate and resolve customer payment discrepancies, including short payments, pricing disputes, promotional deductions, and returns. Coordinate with sales, customer service, logistics, and trade teams to validate claims and ensure accurate resolution. Document and track dispute resolution efforts, and initiate recovery for invalid deductions.
• Customer Account Maintenance: Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer master data, including credit terms, contact information, and payment details. Monitor credit limits and support credit risk assessments in collaboration with credit/finance teams.
• Data Management and Integrity: Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data by implementing data governance best practices. Maintain and update financial models to reflect current business conditions and initiatives.
• Compliance and Internal Controls: Assist in maintaining compliance with financial regulations and internal controls. Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Technology and Automation: Identify opportunities to leverage technology to streamline financial processes. Work with IT and other teams to implement automation tools that enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting and analysis. Manage and monitor EDI (Electronic Data Interchange), including exception handling, issue resolution and communication with customers and trading partners.
• Continued Improvement: Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing publications.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Strong Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and develop actionable insights. Proficiency in using analytical tools such as Excel, Power BI, or similar.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in preparing and reviewing financial reports and data.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to present financial information clearly and concisely to non-financial stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving Abilities: Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying issues and implementing solutions.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in a team environment, collaborating with colleagues from various departments. Experience working on cross-functional teams is a plus.
• Tech-Savvy: Familiarity with financial software and systems. Experience with data visualization tools (e.g. PowerBI) is a plus.
• Attitude: A “can-do” attitude and a good sense of humour (plant-based jokes encouraged).
• Education: Completed bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, or a related field. A background in accounting or finance is helpful but not required.
• Experience: in CPG working with accounts receivable balances and trade spend is not required, but considered an asset
• CPA candidates encouraged! Position is eligible for CPA experience verification route.

Note

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Greenhouse

Greenhouse is a plant-based beverage company and Certified B Corporation headquartered in Toronto. Founded in 2014, our mission is to offer widespread, sustainable access to plant-based nutrition and wellness of the highest quality. Our goal is to make it simple to savour the present while looking out for a healthy future—ours, and that of our planet.

As a company, Greenhouse is committed to ensuring that all people-related processes such as recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, and so forth are administered without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, sex, or age. We value an inclusive workplace and will ensure our practices and policies uphold just this. For individuals with disabilities, accommodations are available.

Apply today and let's build something great together!

The Greenhouse Team