Clearwater Seafoods is one of the world's largest vertically integrated seafood companies with over 1,900 employees in offices, plants, and vessels across the globe. The Canadian company operates from ocean-to-plate, owning its own fishing licenses, vessels, and processing facilities, while also providing delivery to its customers worldwide. Clearwater is recognized globally for its superior quality, food safety and diversity of premium wild-caught seafood, including scallops, lobster, langoustine, clams, whelk, cold water shrimp and crabs.
As a leading harvester, processor and marketer of sustainably sourced seafood, Clearwater supplies its products to wholesalers, retailers, and foodservice distributors throughout the world. Selling its products globally under the Clearwater, Macduff and various private label brands.
Since its founding in 1976, Clearwater has invested in its science, innovative technology and management approaches to support sustainability and grow its wild seafood resource. This commitment has established Clearwater as a global leader in sustainable seafood excellence.
Clearwater Seafoods' Accounts Receivable department requires a full time permanent Accounts Receivable Clerk in Bedford, N.S.
Purpose of Position
This position is responsible to prepare, post, verify, and record customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable.
Reporting Structure
This position reports to: Accounts Receivable Manager
Major Responsibilities
• Monitor customer balances and follow up on balances and deductions as required
• Apply cash receipts to customer accounts
• Weekly preparation of cash forecast
• Prepare documentation and facilitation of credit applications, changes and approvals
• Preparation of working papers
• Manage customer and internal inquiries
• Assist with audit inquiries
• Customer statement preparation and distribution
Key Behavioral Competencies
• Dedicated and hardworking
• Good attention to detail
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Flexible in their work schedule and able to work with minimal supervision
• Must be willing to work in a fast paced and deadline driven team environment
Qualifications
• Business degree or diploma or 2 years equivalent work experience
• Above average knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• SAP user knowledge is an asset
• Clear and effective communication skills, both verbally and written Good problem solving skills