Job Title: Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Associate

Job Type: Full-Time, In-Person
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday | 40 Hours/Week
Location: 915 Nelson Street, Oshawa, ON

About The Meat Depot:

The Meat Depot, established in 2005, is a proud Canadian, family-owned wholesale meat and poultry distributor with over 45 years of industry expertise. We specialize in providing high-quality fresh meats, award-winning charcuterie, and deli products, with next-business-day delivery across Ontario. With distribution centers in Oshawa and our new state-of-the-art facility in Etobicoke, we combine traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation to ensure exceptional quality, taste, and safety. In addition to meat processing and distribution, The Meat Depot also offers logistics and warehousing services, allowing us to deliver outstanding service and competitive pricing throughout the province.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Associate at our finance department. Reporting directly to Director of Finance, this dual-function role is essential in managing the day-to-day transactional accounting processes. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on accounting experience, particularly in a manual (not overly automated) environment, and thrive in a collaborative, rapid-paced workplace.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounts Receivable (A/R):

- Process customer credits and return merchandise authorizations accurately and efficiently.
- Review and process customer credit applications and requests, including obtaining credit reports and financial reviews.
- Assist in collections activities by contacting customers for outstanding payments and ensuring compliance with credit terms.
- Participate in the customer account setup process,



coordinating with internal departments to ensure timely onboarding.
- Support invoice submission on customer third-party portals and ensure timely billing.
- Coordinate with sales and operations to ensure proper and timely invoicing of goods/services.
- Handle customer inquiries related to account setup, billing issues, or account adjustments.
- Prepare regular A/R aging reports and other financial summaries for management.
- Respond to external trade reference requests in a professional and confidential manner.
- Complete all other duties as assigned by the Credit & Collections supervisor.

Qualifications & Skills:

- 3–5 years of experience in accounting, with a solid focus on accounts payable and receivable functions.
- Experience in a manual, process-driven accounting environment.
- Strong knowledge of general ledger systems and transactional accounting practices.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with vendors, customers, and internal teams.
- Highly organized, self-motivated, and capable of managing competing priorities under deadlines.
- Analytical thinker with a high attention to detail and accuracy in financial data entry and reporting.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional team setting.
- Understanding of financial confidentiality, internal controls, and audit compliance standards.

Pay: $50,000.00-$55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Oshawa, ON L1H 5N7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

- Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:

- Accounts receivable: 3 years (required)

Location:

- Oshawa, ON L1H 5N7 (required)

Work Location: In person

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