Accounts Receivable Specialist (18+ Month contract) - #195380

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We love our cars, but it’s the people behind them who make them what they are. To market, sell, and service great cars, we need great people. That’s why at Volkswagen Group Canada, we are passionate about our cars and our brand and foster this same passion and drive in our people. We know that the right people in the right positions can do incredible things, and we love making that happen.

We are currently looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist at our Corporate Offices in Ajax, ON. This is classified as a hybrid role.

The VGCA Accounting Shared Services Centre provides essential back-office accounting functions for General

Ledger, Inventory, Accounts Receivable and Affiliates, Accounts Payable, and Fixed Assets for multiple VW

Group Companies including Volkswagen, Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini, Factory Production, and Electric Vehicle

Infrastructure.

The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for the creation and maintenance of customer accounts, in adherence to internal control guidelines and policies. The individual must ensure timely collection of dealers and other trade receivable accounts. Monthly reconciliations and reporting are also a key aspect of the role.

• Manage the creation, maintenance and verification of all customer master data, including external and internal dealers, affiliates, lease and employee accounts, and miscellaneous trade accounts
• Engage with lending institutions for Floorplans and ACH Bank information as part of customer master creation and maintenance tasks
• Process customer account blocks and unblocks as requested by other team members in a timely manner
• Manage dealer buy/ sell transactions by performing accurate balance analysis, resolving discrepancies and collaborating with Network Development teams to ensure timely account closure
• Prepare monthly reconciliation on assigned accounts; follow up and escalate any aged balance in a timely and efficient manner
• Prepare monthly flux analysis on assigned GL accounts
• Generate and manage the AR Aging report for all company codes and communicate necessary action items to other team members
• Ensure timely collections of assigned accounts
• Release monthly dealer statements in accordance with month end timelines
• Perform monthly pre-authorized debits for dealers in accordance with internal control guidelines and within set timelines for different companies (VWGoA and VGCA)
• Process monthly and year end re-class of credit balances to Accounts Payable
• Create monthly and ad hoc journal entries and submit for processing as per process guidelines
• Manage Dealer Services email inbox, reply to queries and direct them as appropriate to the relevant departments in a timely, professional and efficient manner
• Prepare Canadian cheque deposits in accordance with internal control guidelines and set timelines
• Appropriately post incoming electronic payments in SAP FI/CO and assist Collections Specialist with the accurate and timely application of cheque and wire payments
• Support audit requests as it relates to sampling requests, walk through discussions and other ad hoc auditor inquiries
• All other related duties
• Candidate must have a minimum of 2-years' experience in a professional office environment, within an accounting department
• Post Secondary Diploma in Accounting related field is required
• Bachelor's Degree is desired
• Working towards CPA designation is an asset
• Positive attitude and able to work effectively within a high-paced team
• Ability to manage and prioritize large volumes and multitask
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in person, by email, and in multidisciplinary meetings
• Excellent attention to detail
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office products, including Visio
• Working knowledge of SAP
• Ability to manage projects and drive results
• Process improvement and optimization mindset
  
  

What You’ll Get In Return

• A flexible and collaborative team dynamic
• Opportunities for development
• Opportunities to participate in exciting company events that give back to the community
• Competitive employer paid benefits and overall compensation package
• And much more!
• Please note that we appreciate the interest of all candidates, however only those under consideration will be contacted.
  
  

Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, family status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, or local laws.

Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities during all phases of the hiring process including the application process. If you require an accommodation because of a disability, we will work with you to meet your needs. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. If you are selected for an interview and require an accommodation, you are encouraged to advise the Recruiter who will consult with you to determine an appropriate accommodation.