Candia (Coopérative Sodiaal)
Candia (Coopérative Sodiaal)
Candia (Coopérative Sodiaal) is a French dairy manufacturer within the Sodiaal cooperative group, bringing products such as milk, butter, and cream to consumers. Its operations are supported by a cooperative network of 20,000 farmers, 9,100 employees, and seven industrial sites. The company combines large-scale food manufacturing with product development across the dairy sector, generating approximately €1.6 billion in annual revenue.

Accounts Receivable Accountant – International Scope (Lyon Hybrid)

Manage customer payments, collections, reconciliations, deductions, invoicing, and financial closing activities. Join Sodiaal’s international shared-services environment supporting high-volume accounts receivable operations.

Description

  • Record customer payments, including bank transfers, checks, bills of exchange, and direct debits
  • Process bank deposits for checks and bills of exchange
  • Check received payments for accuracy and compliance
  • Process transactions within established deadlines and service commitments
  • Follow up with customers on overdue balances
  • Clear and match customer accounts across invoices, payments, and credit notes
  • Analyze and substantiate customer account balances
  • Investigate and record payment discrepancies
  • Notify Customer Service of anomalies, disputes, and discrepancies requiring follow-up
  • Reconcile customer deductions against trade cooperation invoices
  • Collaborate with Accounts Payable and Customer Service to resolve discrepancies
  • Prepare service invoices from approved billing instructions
  • Validate billing details before issuing invoices
  • Contact customers regarding unpaid service invoices
  • Track cases through resolution and escalate high-risk matters
  • Support monthly and year-end closing procedures
  • Compile customer account review documentation
  • Reconcile and substantiate bank account balances
  • Assist with internal and external audits

Requirements

  • Professional working proficiency in English
  • Solid understanding of accounts receivable accounting
  • Knowledge of payment methods and collection procedures
  • Proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, lookup formulas, and advanced functions, as well as SAP
  • Capacity to process high transaction volumes accurately and consistently
  • Ability to organize and prioritize work against deadlines
  • Ability to investigate and resolve payment discrepancies
  • BTS in Accounting and Management, BUT in Business Administration and Management, or an equivalent qualification
  • Two to five years of experience in a comparable position
  • Experience in a shared-services center or multi-company setting is an advantage

Benefits

  • Sodiaal supports an inclusive workplace for people with disabilities
  • Shared-services center setting
  • Open-plan office environment
  • Multi-company scope covering French and international entities

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