Accounts Receivable Manager

Company Description Trend Marketing is a leading fashion footwear company that distributes brand-name shoes B2B and B2C to retailers and consumers across Canada. With more than 650 active accounts, the company serves major department stores as well as boutique footwear retailers nationwide. Established in 1996, Trend Marketing is committed to superior product quality and customer service and currently represents over 40 footwear brands in the Canadian market. The company continues to experience strong annual growth and attributes much of its success to its dedicated and collaborative employees.

Role Description This full-time remote Accounts Receivable Manager role is responsible for overseeing the invoicing, collections, and credit management processes to ensure timely and accurate receipt of payments from customers. Managing a team of 2 Accounts Receivable Analysts and the day-to-day tasks of the department include reviewing and issuing customer invoices, reconciling accounts, monitoring aging reports, and following up on overdue balances in a professional manner. The role also involves assessing credit limits, managing credit approvals, and collaborating with sales and finance teams to resolve billing discrepancies. The Accounts Receivable Manager will prepare regular reports and analyses on receivables performance, recommend process improvements, and maintain compliance with company policies and accounting standards. This position requires effective communication with internal stakeholders and external customers, as well as strong organizational skills to manage high transaction volumes.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and identify trends.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in an Accounts Receivable managerial role
• Solid foundation in finance and accounting, including knowledge of accounts receivable principles.
• Proficiency in invoicing processes and systems, with attention to accuracy and timeliness.
• Experience with rebates, allowances, returns and other deductions as they are a key source of volume transactions
• Experience with credit insurance filings and monitoring credit availability
• Experience processing various payment types including wires, EFTs, bill payments, cheques and credit cards
• Experience with cash application modules in NetSuite
• Experience reviewing aging reports and assisting with finance audits
• Experience in credit management, including setting credit limits and assessing customer risk.
• Strong proficiency with accounting or ERP software (NetSuite an asset) and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a customer-focused approach.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Experience in wholesale, retail, or consumer goods environments is an asset.
• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a remote setting and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Please submit your resume in English format to be considered for the position. We thank all applicants for wanting to be a part of the team, however, only those candidates qualified for the role will be contacted.

Please note, the hours of operation for this position are based on Eastern Standard Time 9:00am to 5:00pm.