Payroll And Accounts Receivable Management Specialist; Emerson – Franklin

About Us

Transform your career with us! A leader in agri-food processing, our company specializes in the production of apple and fruit purées. Located in the Haut‑Saint‑Laurent MRC, we rely on a team of over 350 dedicated employees who truly make a difference every day.

Because our employees are at the heart of everything we do.

• Group insurance
• Simplified pension plan (SPP)
• Sick days
• Free products
• On‑site daycare

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Accounts Receivable and Payroll Specialist is responsible for the complete management of the billing cycle and payroll processing. This role ensures data accuracy, process compliance and the smooth execution of administrative operations, while adhering to internal standards, legal regulations and financial deadlines. The position plays a key role in the reliability of financial information and the efficient operation of administrative services.

Know and comply at all times with quality and food safety standards, occupational health and safety regulations, and company policies.

Collaborate with internal and external auditors during financial and payroll audits.

Ensure compliance with applicable laws, government regulations, and accounting and tax obligations.

Manage the full accounts receivable cycle: invoice issuance, cash receipts, collections, accounts receivable follow‑up, and commission preparation.

Resolve billing discrepancies or anomalies in collaboration with internal teams and customers.

Maintain and verify price accuracy in the accounting system.

Approve or reject customer orders based on internal policies and the financial status of accounts.

Implement and support EDI systems when required by customers.

Perform full payroll processing: time sheet management, data entry and validation, and compliance verification.

Prepare and verify employee records and payroll data, including wages, deductions, vacation, contributions, group insurance, taxes, T4s, etc.

Produce government payroll reports (DAS, CNESST, RQAP, RRQ, etc.).

Maintain up‑to‑date employee files (personal information, employment records, compensation, RRSP, etc.).

Respond to employees' and managers' questions regarding payroll, statements or benefits.

Assist the accounting department with various administrative and financial tasks.

Support accounting data processing, verification and report preparation.

Perform any other related duties as required to support operations.

College diploma in Accounting OR an equivalent combination of relevant experience.

Approximately 5 years of experience in a similar role.

• Bilingual (French/English) - mandatory.
• Excellent knowledge of the full payroll cycle.
• Strong understanding of accounts receivable processes.
• High level of accuracy, rigor and attention to detail.
• Analytical skills and robust priority‑management abilities.
• Proficiency with computer tools: payroll systems, ERP, advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, SUM, VLOOKUP, SUMIF), EDI.
• Discretion, integrity and strict respect for confidentiality.
• Autonomy, initiative and strong sense of responsibility.
• Team spirit and effective collaboration with other departments.

The masculine form is used solely to simplify the text. Our organization fully embraces the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion, and welcomes all qualified candidates without discrimination.