AR Analyst, Billing & Cash Applications - Jobs in Calgary, AB

Job Description

At Parkland, our purpose is to Power Journeys & Energize Communities. We are a prominent independent supplier and marketer of fuel and petroleum products and a leading convenience store operator. As One Parkland team, we proudly serve diverse retail, commercial and wholesale customers across Canada, the United States, the Caribbean region, and South America. We power a growing family of locally known brands including Fas Gas Plus, Pioneer, RaceTrac, Superpumper, Ultramar, Chevron, Esso, and ON the RUN.We recognize that diversity gives us an edge and inclusion propels us forward. We’re also a passionate team of down-to-earth achievers, committed to getting our customers, colleagues and communities further, faster. As such, we welcome talented individuals that have a variety of perspectives, backgrounds, and industry experience who will contribute to the success of our One Parkland team.Position Title: AR Analyst, Billing & Cash ApplicationsTeam and Location: Finance – Calgary, ABPosition Summary:Reporting to the either of the Supervisors with Billing & Cash Applications, this position is responsible for reporting, reconciling, analyzing, and minimizing risk for AR cash related items in our various cash recording platforms. The role employs accounting principles and analytical techniques to ensure compliance with accounting/SOX standards. The position interfaces with several internal groups including Finance, Treasury, & Corporate Banking. The role will also focus on process efficiency and effectiveness of the Billing & AR Cash Applications Group.Key Responsibilities:Training:

• Assist in training new team members on best practices and analytical approaches.
• Coaching Cash App, best practices, and analytical approaches.

Procedures and process improvement:

• Identify opportunities for efficiency and control improvements within the department.
• Champion and contribute to the implementation of Continuous Improvement (CI) and automation initiatives.
• Assist with the implementing and maintaining of internal financial controls and procedures; involved with planning, organizing and control of process flow and payment of obligations, in adherence to Accounts Receivable policies and procedures.
• Contribute and take ownership of AR related road map tasks related to Billing & Cash Applications.
• Contribute to recommending Accounts Receivable related process improvements by working with the Supervisors, the Manager and IT to continuously identify and implement process improvement capabilities.
• Leverage technology solutions to automate and streamline cash application and billing reporting processes.

Month-End / Reporting:

• Manage reconciliations within JDE, Great Plains and perform interfacing journal transactions between various internal applications.
• Provide periodic reporting to the business over various cycles.
• Monthly aging reporting, combining multiple business streams.
• Asist with monthly closings and preparation of monthly financial statements and reports.
• Use various software applications, such as spreadsheets, Power BI and or the DAS reporting tools to assemble, manipulate and/or format data and/or reports
• Managing inflow of data related to Cash Applications and Billing.
• Assist the Supervisors and the Manager with analysis of various monthly reports: unapplied cash reporting, GL reconciliations, GetPaid user activity and auto-batch processing.

Others:

• Assist with system testing and projects as required.
• Assist with various requests coming from internal / external audit.
• Assist the Supervisors and Manager with the implementation of new projects and / or policies.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting / Commerce / Business, preferred.
• 3-5 years’ experience as an accountant or financial analyst, preferred.
• Account reconciliation experience required.
• Ability to understand how different applications interact when performing journal entries.
• GetPaid experience is an asset
• Working knowledge in automated accounts receivable processing environment;
• Working knowledge of large ERP Systems: JDE, SAP, Peoplesoft or similar.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively relay information to all stakeholders including senior leadership.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, in particular Excel.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Team player with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships.
• Strong critical analysis and problem-solving skills with the ability to deal with ambiguity and challenge information.
• Strong time management skills with the capability and flexibility to respond to critical deadlines, changing priorities and requirements.

We Offer:

• Our Performance-based Annual Incentive Plan, an annual bonus awarding your performance.
• A share in our success through the Employee Share Purchase Plan and 100% company matching.
• Flexible medical and dental packages, a Health Care Spending Account, along with a supportive Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• A focus on healthy living through wellness initiatives and an annual fitness reimbursement program.
• Participation in Parkland Pledge, an employee-driven charitable giving program.
• An employee referral program – earn up to $2000 for your referral.
• In-house learning and development opportunities, leadership training, international opportunities.
• Discount Programs and Educational Scholarship Programs for family members.
• A safety focused work environment and ongoing safety training.

Please note:

• Candidates must be legally able to work in Canada at this time. Parkland regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas.
• Parkland Corporation is committed to the principles of Employment Equity. We strive to provide accessibility in employment to ensure equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. Parkland Corporation will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability, please notify us upon scheduling your interview.
• Please note that final candidates for this position will be required to undergo a confidential pre-employment background check which may include but not be limited to educational, criminal, credit, drug and alcohol and/or Fitness for Duty testing.

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