Accounts Receivable Representative

Job Description:
**Position: Accoounts Receivable Representative**

** Shift**: Monday - Friday - 8.00am - 5.00pm

** Primary Location**: Toronto, ON

** Reports to: Credit Manager**

** Compensation**: $50,000 - $55,000 annually.

Chemtrade is committed to delivering innovative solutions that address the complex challenges faced by our customers. As a responsible corporate citizen, we prioritize safety, sustainability, and environmental stewardship in all aspects of our operations. Our talented and diverse workforce is at the heart of our success, as we recognize that their knowledge, skills, and dedication drive our ability to deliver exceptional products and services. At Chemtrade, we believe in creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. By putting people at the center of our operations, we build strong connections, nurture innovation, and create a fulfilling work experience for all.

**About the position and about you**

Primarily responsible for cash reconciliation of all Canadian, US and Export Customers as well as some collections with Chemtrade bilingual speaking accounts.

**Qualifications**

Knowledge- College diploma or Bachelor degree- Basic French and/or Spanish knowledge - verbal and written

Competencies- Strong communication skills both verbal and written- Strong organizational skills- Ability to multi-task and willing to learn new skills- Proficiency with Word and Excel to create account reconciliations- Team focused and highly detail oriented- Ability to work effectively in a high growth environment and a rapidly changing organization- Experience with SAP would be a definite asset

** Key Responsibilities**- Accounts Receivable - 85%- Ensure all company payments for all North American and Export accounts are reconciled in a timely fashion.- Use SAP tools and auto cash where available to balance daily with our treasury department.- Investigate invoicing discrepancies.- Follow up with customers when additional payment detail required.- Respond to customers when they require statements or payment information.- Prepare documents for Customer Service to review any discrepancies and scan for record keeping- Maintain accurate records of all payments transactions.- Work with Credit Team on collections with Chemtrade bilingual customers.- Reconcile with credit staff / treasury month-end closing procedures.- Ensure customers who require hard copy invoices get them daily.- Assist will monthly summary invoices.- Work closely with external auditors to provide timely and accurate reporting information to ensure compliance.- Special Projects / Ad hoc Reporting - 10%- Participate in special projects / ad hoc reporting as assigned.- As needed - 5%- Support other members of the Credit Team and Customer Service staff as required.

** Physical Demands**

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
Employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee is occasionally required to climb stairs/ladders (including vertical)

- Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job may include close vision.
- Must be physically capable of spending long hours sitting in an office environment.
- Must be “fit for duty”.

**What Chemtrade Offers You**

_ Embracing Diversity, Maximizing Results_

At Chemtrade we are committed to cultivating a work environment that embraces and values the unique qualities of every employee. We believe in harnessing the richness of diverse talents, ideas, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to drive our business forward. Our vision is to create a workplace where all individuals feel respected, empowered, and inspired to contribute their experiences, ideas, and perspectives.

In our culture, we celebrate multiple approaches and viewpoints. To foster an inclusive environment, we actively encourage the creation of Employee Resource Groups. These groups provide platforms for employees to share their unique perspectives, contribute their ideas, and help shape our inclusive culture. Together, we strive to build a workplace that recognizes and celebrates the diverse voices within our organization.

We recognize that the diversity of our employees is paramount to our organization's success. It is through the diversity of perspectives that we develop and shape programs and tools that support our employees' growth and career management. Join us in our journey towards building an inclusive workplace that values diversity and promotes the personal and professional development of our employees.

We recognize the immense value of Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s) in fostering an including and supportive work environment. Our ERG’s serve as vital platforms for employees t