About Ya YA Foods:

Ya YA Foods is a dynamic and high-growth manufacturer of liquid food and unique beverages. With over 30 years’ experience, we have evolved into a versatile manufacturer and co-packer of a variety of low acid and high acid beverage and liquid food items. We are a family-owned Canadian business who prides itself in its proven track record of satisfying the needs of global multi-national customers. We are a solution provider for our customers, always striving to exceed expectations on innovation, quality, service, and speed to market. For further information about us, please check our website at yayafoods.com

A career at Ya YA FOODS will offer you the opportunity to…

• Build a career, not just have a job
• Work in a dynamic and high-growth company with very skilled professionals
• Become part of a teamwork focused culture
• Be a part of an organization that supports your future growth path

Reports to: Sr. Accounting Manager – A/R

Responsibilities

• Communication of invoices to customers and conduct account reconciliations.

• Create and issue AR aging/sales reports, metrics reports, and credit notes.

• Issue balance sheet account reconciliations related to AR.

• Cash applications to AR against daily bank activity.

• Verify validity of account discrepancies and follow up with past due payments by obtaining and investigating information from sales, customer service departments, and from customers.

• Update client billing information and maintain documentation for compliance reporting and audits.

• Support with year end Audits.

• Compliance with all rules & policies regarding health safety, occupational safety, environmental safety, food safety, legal regulations, company requirements etc.

• Compliance with the Company's Integrated Management Systems which includes, but is not limited to Production, Quality, Food Safety & GMP.

• Other duties as assigned.

Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is required

• 3+ years of accounting experience in both AR and AP is required

• Intermediatory in Microsoft Excel and prior experience with ERP systems, accounting software, financial systems is required

• CPA designation or in progress is an asset

• Prior accounting, costing, analysis, and financial reporting experience in a food manufacturing environment is an asset

• Knowledge of basic accounting procedures

• Excellent time management, analytical, and organizational skills paired with strong conflict resolution and communication skills

• Strong interpersonal skills partnered with the ability to communicate effectively through proper understanding of the Organization’s goals and expectations of internal customers

• Ability to deliver results in a timely manner, without compromising on accuracy

• NB: Successful candidates will be required to provide photo ID, banking details, a valid SIN number, and (if applicable) a valid work permit.

Why Join Us

We believe that the key to creating and growing a successful business is by investing in our people—some of whom have been a part of our team for over 30-years. This is at the core of who we are, what we do, and how we grow our business—as a versatile, automated manufacturer and co-packer of a wide-variety of beverages and liquid food items. In our view, a happy team means a better workforce, a better product, and more satisfied customers.

Furthermore, we encourage different perspectives and celebrate diversity in our workforce. Where every employee has the opportunity to realize his or her full potential in a working environment that is supportive of everyone. Upon request, we will gladly provide accommodations to any candidate with a disability taking part in the selection process.