Accounts Receivable Analyst
About Midea America Canada Corporation (MACC):
Midea America Canada Corporation (MACC) is a Global leader in home appliances manufacturing, dedicated to improving the lives of consumers through innovative, high-quality products. At MACC, we pride ourselves on fostering creativity and excellence in every aspect of our work.
We are seeking a qualified, motivated individual to join our company as an Accounts Receivable Analyst. As part of the Finance team, this person will be responsible for managing and optimizing accounts receivable for key national accounts, providing analytical insights to support business decisions, and reporting to the AR Manager.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage AR portfolio and collection activities for assigned national customers, including key retailers and distributors across Canada
- Analyze AR aging trends and collection metrics, identify root causes of overdue items, develop actionable strategies to reduce DSO, and provide regular reports to management on portfolio health and performance
- Investigate, validate, and resolve complex customer deductions and disputes, including promotional rebates, pricing discrepancies, returns, shortages, shipping penalties, and other customer claims;
- Coordinate cross-functionally to identify and resolve long-term AR issues, implement sustainable solutions, and prevent recurrence
- Perform regular customer account reconciliation, investigate unapplied or unidentified payments, and ensure outstanding balances, deductions and credits are accurately reflected and resolved.
- Support monthly close activities, including AR-related journal entries, accruals, and variance analysis
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to streamline AR processes, enhance automation, and improve data accuracy
- Maintain and enhance customer master data, including payment terms and credit profiles for national accounts
- Partner with Finance Shared Service Center (FSSC) to optimize invoice-to-cash processes and ensure efficient invoicing. Monitor sales transaction flows and proactively resolve exceptions
Key Skills and Competencies
- Advanced skills in MS Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, Power Query); VBA is an asset
- Experience with ERP systems
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and results-driven
- Capable of managing multiple priorities and stakeholder expectations in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with overseas teams (including China-based members) across different time zones
- Experience dealing with large national retailers is an asset
- Bilingual (English/Mandarin) preferred
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Accounting, or related field
- 2-3 years of experience in accounts receivable, credit management, or related financial analysis roles
- Previous experience in consumer electronics, home appliances, or retail business preferred
The expected base salary range for this role is CAD $55,000 – $60,000 per year .Final compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the position. This job posting represents a current opportunity within the company.
Midea America (Canada) Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
