Senior Credit Associate - Ft (Langley)

Otter Co-op is now hiring a Full-Time Credit Associate for our Administrative Office located in Langley, BC.

Who We Are

Otter Co-op is a diverse and growing organization, serving the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley and BC Interior since 1922. With over 100 years in business and over 1000 in our team, we are proud to be a locally owned and community minded member of the neighbourhoods we live, work and play in. We operate three food and pharmacy stores (including one with a fashion and hardware department), twenty-eight Angry Otter liquor stores, two feed mills, two bulk petroleum facilities, the Angry Otter Tap & Forno and Brewery in North Vancouver, the Highwayman Pub in Abbotsford, the Sawbucks pub in South Surrey and twenty-five gas station/convenience stores. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at www.otterco-op.crs.

What You’ll Do

• Contribute to the Team in living the Corporate Values of Integrity, Community and Excellence.
• Assist with Accounts Payable.
• Review credit applications and collateral and make recommendations.
• Establish credit limits and determine repayment plans or schedules in accordance with authorized limits.
• Plan, organize and evaluate the activities of the credit department.
• Process financial transactions and adjustments; ensure accurate daily balancing.
• Ensure collection of overdue or delinquent accounts.
• Ensure credit policies and procedures are followed according to established guidelines and applicable legislation.
• Administer corporate, commercial, and personal credit accounts.
• Prepare credit and loan reports.
• Prepare account reconciliations.
• Process payments on account.
• Advise members and guests on the commercial and personal financial services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Why It Matters

Our team provides a range of products and services to support our member-owners. Through the work that we do, we help to build, fuel, feed and grow Western Canadian communities together.

Who You Are

You are looking for a career in Finance and:

• Must be available Monday to Friday between the hours of 7:45 AM to 5:00 PM
• Proficient accurate typing and data entry skills.
• 2+ years in a high volume, fast paced office environment is preferred.
• Intermediate computer skills (including MS Office, Word, Excel & Outlook).
• Positive attitude with a commitment to proving exemplary services to guests and members.
• Proven entry level bookkeeping and accounting skills.
• Able to prioritize and organize responsibilities and meet deadline with minimal supervision.
• Self-starter and team player with a high level of self-discipline and initiative.
• Must be committed to a SAFE working environment.
• Able to perform physical job duties including lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25-50 lbs.
• Creative and effective problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal).

What’s In In For You

• Education Assistance Program
• Co-op Membership with an annual dividend payment on qualified purchases
• Learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation
• Team discount on Gas, Liquor, Food, Fashion, Hardware, Feed & Restaurant purchases
• For eligible positions: comprehensive benefits package and an employer matched pension plan
• Competitive Wages
• Annual bonus program for all eligible team members

Otter Co-op is committed to a diverse and supportive working environment based on our Core Company Values of Integrity, Community and Excellence. We embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work.

All successful candidates will be required to undergo a background check.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.

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