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 – Lyon Hybrid

Manage customer payments, collections, reconciliations, invoicing, and closing activities for Sodiaal in a high-volume, multi-entity shared services environment. This full-time hybrid position is based in Lyon, France.

Description

  • Process customer payments across multiple methods, including bank transfers, checks, bills of exchange, and direct debits.
  • Oversee bank deposits for checks and bills of exchange.
  • Review received payments for accuracy and compliance.
  • Process transactions within established deadlines and service commitments.
  • Contact customers regarding overdue balances.
  • Reconcile customer accounts across invoices, payments, and credit notes.
  • Analyze and substantiate customer account balances.
  • Investigate and record payment discrepancies.
  • Alert Customer Service to anomalies, disputes, and discrepancies requiring follow-up.
  • Match customer deductions with trade cooperation invoices.
  • Collaborate with Accounts Payable and Customer Service to resolve discrepancies.
  • Prepare invoices for various services from provided billing instructions.
  • Check billing information for accuracy and completeness before invoices are issued.
  • Follow up on unpaid service-related invoices with customers.
  • Monitor cases through resolution and escalate potential risks.
  • Support monthly and annual financial close activities.
  • Compile audit and account review documentation.
  • Reconcile and substantiate bank account balances.
  • Support internal and external audits.
  • Maintain customer-accounting activities within the Shared Services Center in a high-volume, multi-entity setting.

Requirements

  • Solid understanding of accounts receivable accounting.
  • Knowledge of payment methods and collection practices.
  • Proficiency with Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and advanced functions, as well as SAP.
  • Ability to process large transaction volumes accurately and consistently.
  • Capacity to organize work around competing deadlines.
  • Skill in investigating and resolving payment discrepancies.
  • Clear communication with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to meet financial closing deadlines.
  • Highly rigorous and well organized.
  • Responsive, with strong priority-management skills.
  • Analytical approach and meticulous attention to detail.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a clear service orientation.
  • Self-directed, dependable, and collaborative working style.
  • Comfort working in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
  • BTS in Accounting and Management, BUT in Business Administration and Management (GEA), or an equivalent qualification.
  • Two to five years of experience in a comparable role.
  • Experience in a Shared Services Center or multi-entity environment is advantageous.
  • French is required; English is helpful but not required.

Benefits

  • Sodiaal is a cooperative employer committed to disability inclusion.

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