As a valued London Drugs family member, the opportunities for career growth are unlimited! Here is a great chance for you to grow your skills and experience.

Our Accounting department at our head office in Richmond BC currently has opportunities for an:

Supervisor - Accounts Receivable

The Supervisor – Accounts Receivable is responsible for the day to day transactions in addition to training and coaching team members. This person will be first in line for resolving issues and serve as a link between daily operations and management.

Key responsibilities include:

Manage the billing and collections functions of the team and ensure processing is timely
Develop key performance indicators for AR including Days Sales Outstanding, AR Turnover, etc.
Participate in the development of AR policies, procedures, and documenting processes to develop training manuals
Review and manage AR aging on a weekly basis; direct and guide AR team on customers to call and collections process
Proactively investigate and resolve AR related issues independently and in collaboration with other departments such as merchandising, contracts management, real estate, and store development
Reconcile construction in progress and project billing; liaise with customers on discrepancies
Work with Account Managers to ensure accurate billing and timely delivery to customers
Ensure compliance with existing accounting policies, business processes and controls
Ensure system problems are reported and resolved as required or escalated to the appropriate level of management as required
Train staff, test and work on upgrades to system software as needs arise
Prepare or review month-end AR related balance sheet reconciliations
Provide coverage and support to other finance functions as required due to increase in transaction volume or as needed by management

The successful candidate will possess the following:

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Demonstrate good interpersonal skills when dealing with customers, staff & management.
Respect for confidentiality on all matters.
Adapts easily to change.
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
Sound judgment and ability to effectively problem solve as required.
Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure.
Highly organized and able to multitask effectively and work under changing priorities.
Ability to relate to all levels of personnel.
Ability to exercise professional judgment, delegate and follow-up.

EDUCATION & KNOWLEDGE:

Accounting Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree or other Accounting qualifications
3 years of accounting experience, predominantly in credit and collections
Previous managerial or supervisory experience.
Experience in co-op, rebate and promotional accounting practices is preferred but not required
Understanding of project accounting and revenue recognition principles
Understanding of billing, collections and cash conversion cycle
Proficiency in MS Office especially Excel including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, IF statements, etc.
Knowledge of PeopleSoft, AS400 and Access is preferred but not required

If you are a well organized, self-motivated, individual who has a positive attitude, a desire to support Company initiatives, and a commitment to achieving Company objectives, then we have the opportunity for you to excel!

Applicants must be available to work Monday to Friday.

If you are interested in exploring opportunities but not sure where to start, talk to your Manager about this posting, then submit your application on-line.

London Drugs is an equal opportunity employer. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work applicable to this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

London Drugs is 100% Canadian owned and is focused on local customers' satisfaction. Across Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and British Columbia, London Drugs' 79 stores employ more than 8,000 staff dedicated to providing our customers with a superior shopping experience.

At London Drugs, we believe in fostering a culture that treats employees like family. We are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and encouraging environment that promotes professional development and advancement. By fostering this approach, we aim to create an atmosphere where every employee feels supported, appreciated, and motivated to contribute their best to the organization.

When we consider employees for new opportunities or promotions, we see them as integral members of our work family. Our commitment to treating employees like family is reflected in our practices of open communication, recognition of achievements, and providing opportunities for continuous learning and skill development. We want our employees to feel a strong sense of belonging and commitment to their success within the organization.

Therefore, we focus on promoting from within and we invite you to view all live postings to help advance your career with us. We also hold Manager-In-Training programs and LD Career Weeks to help better educate, prepare and support you with your career advancement journey.

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