As a valued London family member the opportunities for career growth are unlimited! Here is a great chance for you to grow your skills and experience.
Our Accounting department at our head office in Richmond BC currently has opportunities for an:
Supervisor Accounts Receivable
The Supervisor Accounts Receivable is responsible for the day to day transactions in addition to training and coaching team members. This person will be first in line for resolving issues and serve as a link between daily operations and management.
Key responsibilities include:
- Manage the billing and collections functions of the team and ensure processing is timely
- Develop key performance indicators for AR including Days Sales Outstanding AR Turnover etc.
- Participate in the development of AR policies procedures and documenting processes to develop training manuals
- Review and manage AR aging on a weekly basis; direct and guide AR team on customers to call and collections process
- Proactively investigate and resolve AR related issues independently and in collaboration with other departments such as merchandising contracts management real estate and store development
- Reconcile construction in progress and project billing; liaise with customers on discrepancies
- Work with Account Managers to ensure accurate billing and timely delivery to customers
- Ensure compliance with existing accounting policies business processes and controls
- Ensure system problems are reported and resolved as required or escalated to the appropriate level of management as required
- Train staff test and work on upgrades to system software as needs arise
- Prepare or review monthend AR related balance sheet reconciliations
- Provide coverage and support to other finance functions as required due to increase in transaction volume or as needed by management
The successful candidate will possess the following:
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
- Demonstrate good interpersonal skills when dealing with customers staff & management.
- Respect for confidentiality on all matters.
- Adapts easily to change.
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
- Sound judgment and ability to effectively problem solve as required.
- Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure.
- Highly organized and able to multitask effectively and work under changing priorities.
- Ability to relate to all levels of personnel.
- Ability to exercise professional judgment delegate and followup.
EDUCATION & KNOWLEDGE:
- Accounting Diploma Bachelors Degree or other Accounting qualifications
- 3 years of accounting experience predominantly in credit and collections
- Previous managerial or supervisory experience.
- Experience in coop rebate and promotional accounting practices is preferred but not required
- Understanding of project accounting and revenue recognition principles
- Understanding of billing collections and cash conversion cycle
- Proficiency in MS Office especially Excel including pivot tables VLOOKUP IF statements etc.
- Knowledge of PeopleSoft AS400 and Access is preferred but not required
If you are a well organized selfmotivated individual who has a positive attitude a desire to support Company initiatives and a commitment to achieving Company objectives then we have the opportunity for you to excel!
If you are interested in exploring opportunities but not sure where to start talk to your Manager about this posting then submit your application online.
London is an equal opportunity employer. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work applicable to this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required.
London is 100 Canadian owned and is focused on local customers satisfaction. Across Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba and British Columbia London 79 stores employ more than 8000 staff dedicated to providing our customers with a superior shopping experience.
At London we believe in fostering a culture that treats employees like family. We are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and encouraging environment that promotes professional development and advancement. By fostering this approach we aim to create an atmosphere where every employee feels supported appreciated and motivated to contribute their best to the organization.
When we consider employees for new opportunities or promotions we see them as integral members of our work family. Our commitment to treating employees like family is reflected in our practices of open communication recognition of achievements and providing opportunities for continuous learning and skill development. We want our employees to feel a strong sense of belonging and commitment to their success within the organization.
Therefore we focus on promoting from within and we invite you to view all live postings to help advance your career with us. We also hold ManagerInTraining programs and LD Career Weeks to help better educate prepare and support you with your career advancement journey.