Parkland Fuel Corporation
Location
Calgary, AB | Canada
Job description
At Parkland, our purpose is to Power Journeys & Energize Communities. We are a prominent independent supplier and marketer of fuel and petroleum products and a leading convenience store operator. As One Parkland team, we proudly serve diverse retail, commercial and wholesale customers across Canada, the United States, the Caribbean region, and South America. We power a growing family of locally known brands including Ultramar, Bluewave Energy, Pipeline, Chevron, Columbia Fuels, Island Petroleum, and Sparlings Propane.
We recognize that diversity gives us an edge and inclusion propels us forward. We’re also a passionate team of down-to-earth achievers, committed to getting our customers, colleagues and communities further, faster. As such, we welcome talented individuals that have a variety of perspectives, backgrounds, and industry experience who will contribute to the success of our One Parkland team.
Position Title: Settlement Analyst
Team and Location: Order to Cash - Calgary, AB
Starting Minimum Salary from: $59,000 /year
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Supervisor, Settlements, this position is responsible for reconciling, analyzing, and minimizing risk for AR balances related to our Retail business models. The role employs accounting principles and analytical techniques to ensure compliance with accounting / SOX standards. The position interfaces with several internal and external groups, including Finance, Treasury, Tax, Projects, Retail Operations, and Procurement, as well as a multitude of external Suppliers. The role will also focus on process efficiency and effectiveness of the AR Settlements Group.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in training new team members on best practices and analytical approaches.
- Identify opportunities for efficiency and control improvements within the department.
- Assist in implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures.
- Participate in planning, organizing, and controlling process flow and payment obligations in adherence to Accounts Receivable policies and procedures.
- Contribute to and take ownership of AR road map tasks related to Retail AR.
- Recommend improvements to the Retail settlement process.
- Manage reconciliation of AR account balances within the portfolio.
- Generate weekly aging reports with detailed information on aged items.
- Assist with monthly closings and preparation of monthly financial statements and reports.
- Utilize various software applications, such as spreadsheets, Power BI, or the DAS reporting tool, to assemble, manipulate, and format data and reports.
- Upload monthly recurring charges to retailers/dealers to ensure consistent collection of revenue
- Completing daily settlements/reconciliations for our retailers and dealers for amounts owed
- Creating settlement reports and sending to appropriate team’s with required information needed for PAD transfers
- Processing Customer Refunds when the retailer/dealer is owed money
- Crediting back retailer/dealers for Promotional Items
- Responding to inquiries that come through from internal and external customers
- Working closely with Operations for support on high risk items
Qualifications and Skills:
- Accounting background is an asset.
- Reconciliation experience is a prerequisite.
- Proficient in an electronic accounts receivable processing environment.
- Familiarity with large ERP Systems such as JDE, SAP, Peoplesoft, or similar is necessary.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, capable of effectively conveying information to all stakeholders, including senior leadership.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
- Demonstrates strong customer service skills.
- Exhibits strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Collaborative team player with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
- Capable of developing and maintaining collaborative working relationships.
- Possesses strong critical analysis and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrates strong time management skills with the ability to respond to critical deadlines, changing priorities, and requirements.
We Offer:
- Our Performance-based Annual Incentive Plan, an annual bonus awarding your performance.
- A share in our success through the Employee Share Purchase Plan and 100% company matching.
- A flexible group benefit plan that offers health and dental coverage choices to meet the needs of each unique employee. Inclusive of life and disability insurances, Health Care and Lifestyle Spending options, and a supportive Employee and Family Assistance Program.
- Participation in Parkland Pledge, an employee-driven charitable giving program.
- An employee referral program – earn up to $2000 for your referral.
- In-house learning and development opportunities, leadership training, international opportunities.
- Discount Programs and Educational Scholarship Programs for family members.
- Save on gas at our participating gas stations across Canada (Chevron, Fas Gas, Ultramar, and Pioneer).
- A safety focused work environment and ongoing safety training.
Please note:
- Candidates must be legally able to work in Canada at this time. Parkland regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas.
- Parkland Corporation is committed to the principles of Employment Equity. We strive to provide accessibility in employment to ensure equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. Parkland Corporation will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability, please notify us upon scheduling your interview.
- Please note that final candidates for this position will be required to undergo a confidential pre-employment background check which may include but not be limited to educational, criminal, credit, drug and alcohol and/or Fitness for Duty testing.
This position will close once a successful candidate is found or on March 6, 2024.
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$59k per year
