#BeExtraordinary
At Andrew Peller Limited (APL), our mission is to be Canada’s #1 branded wine and
craft beverage company by delivering the perfect brand experience for every
lifestyle and occasion. Through our commitment to excellence, honouring our
roots, owning it, fostering belonging and driving to succeed, we inspire teammates to be extraordinary every day.
Who We Are
We are one of Canada's largest and oldest wine companies with a rich heritage in quality winemaking.
We produce some of Canada's most recognized brands and offer our teammates a challenging and rewarding employment experience.
We are looking for an Cash Application Associate in Accounts Receivable to join our Shared Services team. In this role, you will play an important part in maintaining accurate customer accounts, ensuring timely application of incoming payments, and supporting the financial health of our business. If you are analytical, detail-oriented and enjoy solving problems in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you.
This position is full time and hybrid. You will work primarily from a home office however the team does meet regularly in the Grimsby office.
What This Teammate Will Be Responsible For
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Apply daily customer payments, including EFT, ACH, cheques, wire transfers, credit cards and direct debits, to the appropriate customer invoices.
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Research and resolve unapplied cash, payment discrepancies and customer deductions, working closely with internal teams and external customers.
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Maintain accurate customer account records, payment histories and account reconciliations.
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Reconcile daily cash receipts against bank statements and identify discrepancies requiring investigation.
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Process credit card and direct debit payments, miscellaneous invoices and credit memos to support accurate account balances.
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Monitor outstanding receivables and unapplied cash, escalating issues and helping maintain accounts within established targets.
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Prepare reports and provide timely, accurate information to internal stakeholders and external customers.
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Support month-end and year-end closing activities, audit requests and other special projects as required.
What Skills and Experience This Teammate Will Bring
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A college diploma or university degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
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At least two years of experience in Accounts Receivable, cash application or a similar financial operations role.
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Strong understanding of cash application processes, financial controls, reconciliations and business-to-business payment methods.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables.
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Experience working with ERP systems; Oracle Cloud and automated cash application or lockbox processing experience are assets.
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Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and resolve issues collaboratively.
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The ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and work independently while contributing to a team.
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Experience working with government liquor boards, French bilingualism, or progress toward a Credit Institute of Canada designation would be considered assets.
Join a team where your work makes a difference. At Andrew Peller Limited, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to a collaborative environment, strengthen your financial expertise and support the business behind the brands Canadians know and love.
We are conducting an internal and external search simultaneously. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest; only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Accommodation:
Andrew Peller Limited is committed to meeting the needs of persons with temporary and/or permanent disabilities in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We are happy to discuss any need for accommodation in the workplace and will make an effort to meet those needs in a timely manner by preventing and removing barriers to accessibility in the areas of information, communications, and employment. If you require an accommodation to apply or interview for a position, please email people.culture@andrewpeller.com
Equal Opportunity Employment:
At Andrew Peller Limited, we are committed to creating and celebrating a culture of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring every person has a right to equal treatment with respect to employment without discrimination or harassment because of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability.
This role is being posted to fill an existing vacancy.
