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Route Accounting Clerk

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Position Name: Finance Job Type: Full Time Location: Winnipeg, MB

Job ID: 2514 Closing Date: Oct 30, 2026 Language: English

100 Bentall Street Winnipeg Manitoba, R2X 2Y5 (204) 632-0249 Fax (204) 632-7016

Job Title: Route Accounting Clerk

Location: Winnipeg, MB (on-site)

Company: Old Dutch Foods Ltd. - A Leading Manufacturer in the Snack Food Industry

About Us: Old Dutch Foods Ltd. is a prominent national manufacturer in the Snack Food sector, serving the grocery industry with high-quality products. Our commitment to excellence drives our operations, and we are looking for a dedicated Route Accounting Clerk to join our dynamic team.

Position Summary: The Route Accounting Clerk is responsible for the timely and accurate processing of route accounting transactions for Independent Contractor and Company-operated routes. This role verifies sales and handheld transactions, reconciles accounts, processes deposits and adjustments, and supports month-end activities and financial reporting. The successful candidate will help maintain accurate financial records, ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, and support the overall efficiency of the Finance department.

Key Responsibilities

Route Accounting Responsibilities:

• Review and reconcile route sales paperwork and handheld transactions, ensuring accuracy and completeness in J.D. Edwards.
• Process route-related deposits, speed invoices, adjustments, credits, and other transactions.
• Reconcile Independent Contractor accounts, including account cleanups, payments, credits, and outstanding items.
• Follow up on missing documentation, payments, and discrepancies with Independent Contractors, Sales Representatives, and Branch Administration.
• Support commission calculations, Accounts Receivable reporting, and other route accounting activities.
• Identify and escalate discrepancies, system issues, and compliance concerns to Management.
  
  

Additional Responsibilities

• Support month-end accounting activities, reconciliations, and financial reporting as required.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Provide support to the Finance team and perform other related duties and ad hoc tasks as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 to 2 years of experience in Route Accounting, General Accounting, or Financial Analysis roles, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with basic accounting functions, including preparing and reconciling general ledger accounts and verifying sales transactions completeness and existence.
• Strong understanding of full-cycle accounting processes and controls.
• Working knowledge of federal and provincial sales taxes as they relate to route accounting transactions.
  
  

Skills & Competencies

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.
  
  

Systems & Technical Requirements

• Experience with ERP systems is required; experience with JD Edwards is considered an asset.
  
  

Compensation

• Salary to be determined based on qualifications and experience.
  
  

Old Dutch Foods Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.

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