JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT-(DEDUCTION/CLAIMS)-CALGARY, AB
- Calgary, AB
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree/diploma in accounting, finance or business administration;
- Strong experience in deductions/ claims
- Good communication and ability to take ownership and lead claims/deductions investigation and reconciliation.
- Ability to interpret and implement company policies and procedures;
- Computer proficiency, including effective working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook;
- SAP previous experience is a asset
- High level of critical thinking, logical thinking and analysis and/or reasoning to identify underlying principles, reasons or facts;
- Ability to work efficiently, independently or as part of a team;
- Perform well under pressure and meet deadlines;
- Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills;
- Attention to detail in all areas of work;
- Strong work ethic and high level of personal integrity; Confident, consistent, decisive and strong personality;
- 1+ years administrative support experience preferred;
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
- Communicate professionally with all levels of personnel via phone, email and written correspondence;
- Follow Standard Operating Procedures and ensure internal controls are strictly complied with;
- Accurately complete data entry, reporting, updating and creating spreadsheets;
- Ensure information is gathered from required sources & verify information matched documentation;
- Identify root causes of producer/vendor issues and related process improvements;
- Daily filing and administrative duties;
- Solve problems independently through full analysis of situations and employing best practices;
- Cross-train on multiple functions within the department to increase individual and team strength;
- Investigate root cause of claims /deductions (transportation, plant, sales, customer error etc.);
- Administer and enforce deduction management policies;
- Detail review of employee deductions for accuracy to ensure each deduction is valid and supported;
- Ensure deductions are properly coded to the correct employees;
- Demonstrate strong Customer Service with ability to make decisions to mitigate losses quickly;
- Collect required documentation necessary to determine liability quickly;
- Update invoice information in JBS accounting system, DMS;
- Track data in Excel using pivot tables and extensive formulas;
- Intermediate Data Analysis, find trends and develop conclusions on claims/issues;
- Review legal documentation and determine if the parties involved have provided the required information and have fulfilled their contractual requirements;
- Communicate JBS guidelines to appropriate parties;
- Work and learn new business areas in order to reduce cost.