SmartSweets · 4 weeks ago
Accounts Receivable & Tradespend Specialist
SmartSweets is revolutionizing the candy industry by innovating delicious candy with less sugar. The Accounts Receivable & Tradespend Specialist will manage collections of accounts receivable and lead the tradespend deduction analysis, collaborating with various departments to support the company's mission.
E-CommerceFood and BeverageFood ProcessingOrganic Food
Responsibilities
Monitor receivable balances for aging accounts and ensure timely collection of invoices through working closely with external customers and internal Sales Account Managers
Track and apply all payments to customer accounts
Accurately record, track and upload all tradespend deductions within our ERP and Trade software - Netsuite and Vividly
Consistent coordination and communication with the Sales team as well as actively participate in monthly P&L review meetings, to ensure all promotional activities are captured and accounted for in the financial statements
Monitor our tradespend and report regularly on tradespend vs. budget to the Finance team and Director, Trade & Sales Planning
Analyzing effectiveness of tradespend promotions and report findings to the Finance Team and Director, Trade & Sales Planning
Collaborate with the Sales team and Order Management team on payment and deduction disputes
Work closely with the Director, Finance and Accounting Manager on month-end close accounting processes
Work with the Accounting Manager and Community Marketing team on eCommerce payment processing, including refunds and reconciliations
Collaborate with other departments on ad-hoc projects
Qualification
Required
Post-secondary education
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Suite (particularly Excel)
Detail-oriented, collaborative, and has excellent organizational skills
Excellent communication skills with both internal and external parties (written and verbal)
Ability to multi-task with ease
Self-motivated and excited to excel within a fast-paced company, comfortable adapting to and driving change
A team player who makes others' days better through your interactions and attitude
Preferred
Experience in a related role, preferably Account Management or Accounts Receivable
Experience with Netsuite or Vividly are an asset
CPG experience is an asset
Benefits
Bear Benefits (free candy!)
Extended Benefits (health, dental, life & disability, EAP, STD & LTD
Berry Sweet Lifestyle Spending Account (up to $1000 annually)
2 Gummy Days (personal days)
5 Paid Restore Days (sick days)
SweetWeek (company shutdown in December)
Summer FriYAYs (half days off on Friday in the summer)
Life, Work, Flow Philosophy (flexible work environment)
Monthly Cell Phone bill reimbursement
Home Allowance to optimise your remote workspace
Maternity and Parental Leave Top Up Program
Individual Development Program and funding
Community Love (paid Volunteer Day)
Puppy Friendly Office
Regular Squad Social Events
Company
SmartSweets
SmartSweets is driving innovation through creation of the first candy products that kick sugar Naturally.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$3M2022-03-08Series Unknown
2020-10-27Acquired
2018-03-27Series Unknown· $3M
Recent News
2025-07-29
2025-04-23
2024-12-17
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