Accounting Assistant, Accounts Receivable

Fresenius Medical Care is the world's largest integrated provider of dialysis products and services. As a vertically integrated company, we provide a complete solution for patients with chronic kidney failure and their caregivers, from research and development to manufacturing our dialysis products to providing complete therapy options within our own clinics. Fresenius Medical Care provides dialysis services in over 120 countries, including over 3400 dialysis clinics and 40 production sites worldwide.

In Canada, Fresenius Medical Care has been caring for patients undergoing dialysis for over twenty-five years. We understand the impact that chronic kidney failure has on people's lives, and we are committed to providing outstanding patient care that goes beyond innovative dialysis products and therapies. We care about each patient’s individual situation, whether they want to perform dialysis in their familiar surroundings at home, undergo dialysis at the hospital, or receive dialysis in one of our clinics. Our vision is to be the undisputed leader and trusted partner in renal therapies in Canada, and this vision is reflected in our key values: collaborative, proactive, reliable, and excellent.

Fresenius Medical Care Canada is currently recruiting for a temporary, full-time Accounting Assistant (Accounts Receivable) on a 6-month contract, working out of our head office in Richmond Hill, Ontario. The position entails the following:
PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Supports FMCC’s mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy. Adheres to the FMCC Compliance Program, including following all regulatory and division/company policy requirements.

DUTIES / ACTIVITIES:
CUSTOMER SERVICE:

- Responsible for driving the FMCC culture through values and customer service standards.
- Accountable for outstanding customer service to all external and internal customers.
- Develops and maintains effective relationships through effective and timely communication.
- Takes initiative and action to respond, resolve and follow up regarding customer service issues with all customers in a timely manner.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

- Preparing account statements
- Maintaining accounts receivable files and records
- Performing AR collection
- Investigating and resolving any enquiries related to outstanding invoices
- Collaborating with external and internal parties to review price variances
- Posting daily customer cash receipts
- Generating AR reports
- Maintaining customer and patients records in ERP system
- Assisting in general financial management and analysis
- Performing account reconciliations
- Assisting in month end activities
- Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DURATION:

- 6 months contract

EDUCATION:

- A high school education or general equivalency is required
- Accounting courses at a college/university level and/or diploma or degree is highly preferred

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

- A minimum of 2 years of accounting experience
- General ledger experience required
- Detail oriented and organized
- Good problem-solving skills
- Self motivated with a friendly and professional demeanor
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Must be punctual and dependable with a string work ethic
- Bilingual English/French preferrable

RELATIONSHIPS: Internal Contacts: FMCC Employees; FUSA; FMC-AG All employees External Contacts: Vendors, Customers, Government Officials, Auditors

SUPERVISION: N/A

The duties listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Thank you for your interest in Fresenius Medical Care Canada. We thank all interested applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We are committed to providing a barrier-free environment for all stakeholders including our clients/customers, employees, job applicants, suppliers, and any visitors who may enter our premises, access our information, or use our services. As an organization, we respect and uphold the requirements set forth under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005), and its associated standards and regulations.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract

**Benefits**:

- Employee assistance program
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Accounting: 2 years (preferred)

**Language**:

- English/French (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Richmond Hill, ON