Company Description

Bamford Produce Company Ltd. was established in 1881 and is a fourth-generation family business. Our company is a food service distributor and the only produce foodservice distributor with stalls at the Ontario Food Terminal in Ontario. We also boast of being the only member of Proact in Ontario.

Job brief

The successful candidate must have related experience and have the ERP system (Preferred) of PICS (Produce Inventory Control System). We are looking for someone who can start immediately (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Process Accounts Receivable daily for multiple companies, ensuring accuracy and adherence to company policies
• Maintain vendor/customer accounts including accurate record-keeping and communication with vendors and customers
• Account Reconciliation: Reconcile customer/vendor accounts by verifying discrepancies and resolving issues to ensure accurate and up-to-date account balances.
• Collection Management: Monitor and follow up on outstanding customer balances, send reminders, and initiate collection activities when necessary to ensure timely payment.
• Customer Communication: Communicate with customers regarding payment-related inquiries, discrepancies, and payment arrangements, maintaining a professional and customer-oriented approach.
• Recordkeeping: Maintain organized and accurate records of customer accounts, invoices, payments, and correspondence.
• Financial Reporting: Generate regular reports summarizing accounts receivable/accounts payable activities, aging analysis, and collection/payment efforts
• Reconciling various sub-ledger(s), systems and sub-systems and reports and ensuring their accuracy and completeness
• Credit Assessment: Assess and evaluate the creditworthiness of new and existing customers, making recommendations for credit limits and terms
• Collaborative Efforts: Coordinate with other departments such as sales, customer service, and finance to resolve customer/supplier issues, answer queries, and streamline processes related to A/P and A/R
• Performing any other duties, as required, for the efficient operation of the Finance office.

Job Terms

• Job Type: Permanent Full-time.
• Work Location: 165 The Queensway, Etobicoke ON
• Shift Requirement: Monday to Friday daytime
• Compensation: TBD based on experience.

Qualifications:

• Completion of diploma or degree in Accounting
• Minimum 2 years of work experience in a similar role
• Strong knowledge of Accounting principles, practices, and procedures
• Proficiency in using accounting software and MS Office (especially Excel)
• Working experience with various Accounting Software Programs will be considered an asset (Produce Pro, PICS, Sage)
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Bamford Produce Company Ltd. provides reasonable accommodations at any stage in our hiring process. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance completing your application, please get in touch with our Human Resources Department by submitting this application.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.