PepsiCo Canada employs nearly 10,000 Canadians and is organized into two business units - PepsiCo Beverages Canada, which includes brands such as Pepsi, Gatorade and Tropicana; and PepsiCo Foods Canada, which includes Frito Lay Canada and Quaker foods & snacks. PepsiCo Canada, in turn, belongs to the global PepsiCo, Inc., family.
At PepsiCo Canada, we're committed to achieving business and financial success while leaving a positive imprint on society - delivering what we call Performance with Purpose. Performance with Purpose is at the heart of every aspect of our business.
Our people are our greatest asset. By supporting their ability to work effectively together and providing them with the tools they need to succeed, we are ensuring that PepsiCo Canada is the kind of company where talented people of all backgrounds want to work.
The AR Analyst, Cash Application is responsible for timely and accurate processing of high volume of daily cash receipts from various sources including assigned lockbox deposits, electronic payments and supporting remittance advice files, driver over and short payments and miscellaneous and unidentified payments. Accurate and timely cash application is essential to support collection efforts, maintain current information in PBC's Accounts Receivables portfolio and to identify and follow up on unidentified items. A solid working relationship with the Collections teams, BU Settlement and Deduction Management analysts will support the achievement of AR KPI's.
Key Accountabilities:
- Daily cash applications of assigned lockbox receipts and EFTs within 24 hours
- Daily processing of electronic remittance files
- Identification and resolution of unapplied cash receipts
- Identification of customers that do not remit payment to appropriate lockbox to improve cash flow
- Identify missing MICR numbers and assign MICR numbers to improve future auto cash flow
- Process approved customer cheque requests and other adjustment requests promptly
- Ensure cash processes are consistent with AR SOX and GCS requirements
- Partner with Customer Service, Trade Collections and Deduction Management teams to drive efficiencies and resolve variances
- Consistently strive for productivity gains to minimize controllable costs
- Action/distribute customer inquiries received through lockbox
- Photocopy customer deduction backup and remittance copies for distribution to Deductions analysts.
- Participate in monthly staff meetings and 1w1s
Required Experience, Skills and Abilities:
- 1 - 2 years of experience in AR, preferably within the cash applications team
- Post-secondary school diploma/degree preferred
- Strong analytical and reconciliation skills
- Proficient Access, Excel and Word skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate high level of attention to detail
- Ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision
- Effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams
PepsiCo
Ref: 31204BR