Assistant controller / Credit & receivables

A leading Canadian manufacturer of commercial furniture since 1971, Dor-Val Mfg. Ltd. produces a large and diverse custom line of products, including quality wood, metal and upholstered seating, tables and booths, used mainly in the hospitality and healthcare markets.  Customers are located in Quebec, the rest of Canada and the United States.  Job location is in Saint-Laurent, Quebec, with no traveling required.

Your role:

Reporting to the controller, this is a key position our accounting department. The assistant controller will be responsible for all A/R – credit collection and Invoicing.  We are looking for a highly motivated individual to work in a hands-on role in a fast-paced organization. The candidate must be able to multi-task and manage multiple priorities.

• Responsible for the entire credit granting process
• Handle credit approvals and release orders
• Conducting credit checks and opening of customer accounts
• Negotiate payment term with customers, which would normally involve obtaining deposits and final payments before shipping
• Prepare monthly commissions
• Develop and maintain positive client relationships
• Coordination of activities with sales, production & shipping departments to ensure timely and smooth customer service.
• Prepare the month-end reports and system data entry as required
• Customer accounts must be kept accurate and reconciled at all times. Any discrepancies in customer accounts must be resolved in a timely manner
• Apply deposits, payments and credits to customer accounts
• Follow up on all overdue accounts and ensure that credit terms are respected
• Assist controller with other accounting duties

Qualifications:

• 3 to 5 years of experience credit & collections and managing accounts receivables
• General bookkeeping experience.
• Detailed oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Bilingual (English and French) written and spoken
• Computer savvy (Excel, MS Word)

Personal traits which would be beneficial to succeed in this position:

• Strong negotiation skills, problem solving and customer service skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to present and justify the company’s position in a positive manner
• A positive attitude with customers and co-workers should always be maintained
• Exercising a calm demeanor even in stressful and difficult situations