A/R Specialist
Permanent Hybrid | Markham, ON
Description
POSITION OVERVIEW
As an Accounts Receivable Clerk, you will play a crucial role in managing and optimizing the company’s cash flow by ensuring timely and accurate invoicing, account reconciliation, and collections. You will be responsible for customer communications and supporting month-end close processes, all while maintaining compliance with company policies and regulations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Accounts Receivable/Billings
- Invoicing: Prepare and send out invoices to customers for goods or services rendered.
- Account Reconciliation: Conduct weekly reconciliation of assigned customer accounts to ensure all payments are accounted for and properly posted.
- Collections: Follow up on overdue accounts and contact customers to arrange payment of outstanding invoices.
- Month-End Close Responsibilities
- Reconciliation: Reconcile managed customer accounts to the A/R Subledger.
- Compliance: Ensure all transactions comply with company policies, accounting principles, and regulatory requirements.
Customer Service
- Customer Communication: Respond to customer inquiries and resolve any billing issues or discrepancies.
- Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, such as sales and customer service, to ensure smooth operations and resolve any issues affecting the timely receipt of cash owed from customers.
Other
- Special Projects: Assist with special projects and perform additional duties as required.
Qualifications
WHAT YOUR NEED TO SUCCEED
- Post-secondary diploma in business administration or accounting preferred.
- Minimum 1 year in an accounts receivable collection role.
- Hands-on experience in receivables collections for a small to medium-sized business.
- Understanding of accounting systems (NetSuite considered an asset), advanced knowledge of Excel.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with customers and colleagues, both verbally and in writing.
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