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Credit Associate
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Update day: 08-05-2024
Location: Mississauga Ontario
Category: Accounting / Auditing FMCG Houseware
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Credit Associate
Reports To
National Credit Supervisor
Location
Sysco Canada –Hybrid –Any Location
Type
Salaried/Contract (6 Month)
Closing Date
February 10th, 2023
Company Overview
Sysco connects the world to share food and care for one another. Sysco leads from the heart of food and service to deliver the freshest of foods and ideas to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Our customers can count on us to deliver on-point products and solutions since only Sysco is the global leader, sitting at the heart of innovation supply, delivery, culinary and more.
With over 57,000 associates and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 326 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 625,000 customer locations. For fiscal 2022 that ended July 2, 2022, the company generated sales of more than $68 billion USD.
Sysco, one of Canada’s Best Employers 2022, as listed by Forbes, is dedicated to our global corporate social responsibility goals and to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We offer our associates the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations.
Sysco is more than just a place to work. Our passion for food and our customers has made us the industry leader. To remain on top, we will continue to think bigger, work harder and never give up. Are you ready to drive success?
For more information, visit www.sysco.ca or follow us @SyscoCanada at facebook.com/SyscoCanada; twitter.com/SyscoCanada or instagram.com/SyscoCanada
For a full list of opportunities, visit www.sysco.ca/careers
Role:
The National Credit Associate will proactively manage a credit & collections portfolio of National Accounts from across Canada by ensuring timely and complete collections while positively impacting Sysco’s cash flow through direct and indirect customer collections efforts. The successful candidate will be responsible for reconciling, investigating and resolving all outstanding invoices. This role has daily interaction with Sysco Canada Sales and Regional Teams, as well as with external customers.
Role Responsibilities:
Conducting collection calls and reconciling disputes to ensure company goals for collection targets are achieved- Ensuring the accounts are in excellent status with issues being dealt with proactively
- Daily and weekly monitoring of customer accounts, ensuring current status is consistently maintained to achieve departmental and organizational objectives
- Following up on customer requests for invoices, credits by various communication methods
- Managing the customer delinquent process through collaboration and communication with external and internal customers – Account Executives and Managers
- Working within the credit policies to minimize AR and credit risk
- Market, train, counsel, advise and communicate credit department policy and procedures to company personnel
- Maintain electronic collection files with appropriate documented system notes
- Assist in the overall achievement of departmental goals
- Preparing monthly management reports within Sysco
- Use of technology to track customer information, including Word, Excel, BPC, Cognos tools
- Participate in major department projects and take an active role in cross-functional teams to assist in driving quality improvements, processes and initiatives
- Assisting in the overall achievements of departmental goals, and
- Is willing to work safely with minimal environmental impact and understands the importance of reporting all hazards, incidents, and environmental spills immediately to their Supervisor.
- Understands that they play an integral role in their own safety and that of their colleagues and is willing to speak out when hazards are present.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications/Skills/Job Requirements (About you):
A minimum of 2-4 years related credit work experience, within the Distribution industry preferred- Completion of High School
- College level diploma in Accounting or equivalent work experience preferred
- CCP designation an asset, but not required
- Ability to secure prompt payment from customers while employing business sensitivity, business acumen and good judgment
- Effective business writing, professional communication, negotiation and organizational skills
- Ability to deal with difficult situations and/or people
- Proven experience with computerized accounting systems and scanning software
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- A dual capacity to function both as part of a team and independently
- Self motivated and ability to work independently while also being an integral part of a team
- Experience in a fast-paced and large company environment is an asset
Internal candidates apply via the Career Centre on your HR Portal / ADP Workforce Now.
External candidates submit cover letter & resume via www.sysco.ca/careers
Our Purpose:
Connecting the world to share food and care for one another
Our Mission:
Delivering success for our customers through industry-leading people, products and solutions
Our Identity:
Together we define our future of foodservice and supply chain
Sysco is committed to Employment Equity. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.
Here’s a sample of the many benefits Sysco associates enjoy:
Comprehensive Flexible Benefits including Health and Dental, Health Care Spending and Wellness Accounts • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability • Life Insurance • Company Pension Plan • Group RRSP • Employee and Family Assistance • Stock Purchase Plan • Maple Virtual Care • Unlimited on-line learning • Sysco product discounts • Preferred vendor discounts • Associate Resource Groups
(*benefits may vary based on location or bargaining unit)
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Deadline: 22-06-2024
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