Hood Packaging Corporation located in Burlington, Ontario is a quality manufacturer of packaging materials with 23 production facilities located in the United States and Canada. We have grown by acquisition and innovation. Our oldest, continuously running business started over 100 years ago in the Jute and Cotton trade and we have expanded our flexible packaging skills into Paper, Plastic, and Woven packaging substrates as more advanced technology has developed for these products.

Hood Packaging Corporation considers applications for all positions without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap, or any other legally protected status.

SCOPE OF POSITION

The Accounting Associate- AR is responsible for processing accounts receivable, as well as providing general support to the Site Accounting Department.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBLITIES

Within the limits of applicable policies, procedures and established plans, he/she has authority to take action and make decisions. The assignment of work or delegation or responsibility does not relinquish responsibility for results. Performance will be measured by the extent to which the responsibilities have been fulfilled.

Functional Responsibilities

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

• Create debit/credit notes and graphic invoices. Ensure credit notes are properly approved.
• Post all payments received.
• Review discounts and sales terms accounts.
• Reconcile Petty Cash.
• Perform customer credit checks and maintain customer credit files.
• Answer customer inquiries.
• Follow-up with customers regarding unpaid/short-paid/late invoices.
• Maintain a status report on unpaid/short-paid/late invoices.

GENERAL DUTIES

• Invoicing
• Assist in the maintenance and integrity of the Standard Cost system as assigned
• Involvement in Standard Cost review and ensure cost system is accurate and current, including the cumulative order close procedure.
• Support internal/external/government audits.
• Hourly payroll backup
• Other duties as assigned

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

• Regular contact with team members in Engineering, Production, Sales, Controllers and other accounting staff.
• May have contact with customers regarding receivables.
• Contact with HO group.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

Some post-secondary accounting courses and 1-3 years accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment or High School and 3-5 years accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

Skills

• Proficient in MS Office
• Detail oriented

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $51,700.00-$57,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Vision care

Work Location: In person