Accounting clerk

Sandvik Mining, is seeking an Accounts Clerk: Accounts Receivable

Location: Saskatoon

At Sandvik, Ground Support Division we offer you a world of opportunities. Our diverse businesses and global network enable you to explore your potential and thrive. We recognize your performance and offer various ways to fuel your growth towards exceptional achievements.

Are you an Accounts Clerk who is looking for a stable, permanent opportunity with a respected and growing company? We want to hear from you!

At Sandvik, Ground Support Division, the Accounts Clerk: Accounts Receivable is responsible for supporting the company’s financial operations through managing and supporting accounts receivable duties, as well as account reconciliations, variance analysis, and forecasting support. This position plays a key role in managing customer accounts, overdue invoices, and maintaining strong communication with our customers and sales departments. preparing internal and external working papers, supporting audits. The Accounts Clerk ensures compliance with accounting standards and contributes to system and process improvements that enhance financial visibility and accountability.

While searching for the best opportunity for yourself today, we are already thinking ahead of your future tomorrow. So now we challenge you to take it one step further and apply!

What you will be doing

• Monitoring, reporting and actioning all related accounts receivable tasks including customer accounts, sales invoices and payment receipts
• Communicating with sales staff and customers to ensure timely payment of customer invoices
• Maintaining positive relationships with customers and sales staff
• Creating and reporting financial statements to finance and sales staff
• Reconcile general ledger accounts monthly and resolve discrepancies
• Prepare variance reports, and investigate deviations
• Support with Month End/Year End closing tasks
• Support with quarterly forecasting processes
• Preparation of VAT returns and supporting ad hoc tax queries
• Assist with internal and external audits by preparing schedules and supporting documentation
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, policies, and GAAP/IFRS accounting standards
• Participate in ad hoc financial projects and continuous improvement initiatives
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and maintain high standards of data accuracy
• Function as back-up for other roles within the Finance organization.
• Support and assist junior members of the team and act as a go-to for support across the team

Required Competencies:

• Strong understanding of accounts receivable, financial reporting, general ledger accounting, and variance analysis
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to interpret financial results and provide actionable insights
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across departments and with external organizations.
• High level of integrity and commitment to confidentiality
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Qualifications:

• Accounting technician diploma or working towards an accounting designation is preferred
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in accounts receivable, financial reporting or general accounting, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Syspro ERP system would be an asset.
• Experience with financial reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Workiva, Onestream) is an asset
• Knowledge of GAAP/IFRS and internal control standards.

In return for your passion and drive we will offer you…

• The opportunity to make an impact on our business performance.
• The opportunity to be part of an ambitious team, in an industry leading business.
• The opportunity to reach your full potential.
• Ongoing development and training.
• An excellent comprehensive compensation package including a pension plan with matching, competitive health, dental, life and disability benefits.

Our Culture

Our core values are the soul of the company. They guide us in our actions and daily business decisions. We are a company with an open-minded culture that encourages employees to share ideas and work innovatively. We embrace diversity and inclusion and inspire everyone to bring their authentic selves to work everyday!

We take pride in our agile customer-focused decision making. We empower our employees, providing strong performance management and opportunities to grow your career.

Do you want to learn more?

To learn more about Sandvik, our people and products please visit our website: https://www.home.sandvik/en/about-us/

How to Apply

All qualified persons are encouraged to apply at www.sandvik.com/careers to the Accounts Receivable Clerk, requisition # R0097331. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace and encourage applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations or gender identities/expressions.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier free experience to applicants with accessibility needs; therefore, requests for accommodation can be made at any stage during the recruitment process. Please contact commonHR.canada@sandvik.com for more information.