Accounting Associate - Accounts Receivable

Salford Group; Salford; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural equipment company in Ontario is seeking an experienced Accounting Associate to manage accounts receivable tasks. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting skills and attention to detail, with opportunities for career advancement. Experience with IFS and advanced Excel is a plus. A competitive compensation package and employee benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Employee Benefits package

Opportunities for career advancement

Community based outreach support

Discounts for local vendors and events

Qualifications

• Two to four years of significant accounting experience.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare routine accounts receivable journal entries in a timely and accurate manner.
• Follow up with customers on overdue invoices and manage collections.
• Assist with other accounting and administrative tasks as required.

Skills

Accounting experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Advanced MS Excel skills

Education

Diploma or degree in business administration or accounting

CPA designation

Tools

IFS software

Job description

Job Title

Accounting Associate – Accounts Receivable

Overview

The role of the Accounting Associate involves planning, organizing, and managing specialized accounting tasks to maintain accurate ledger accounts. This may include providing guidance or training to less experienced accountants.

Responsibilities

• Prepare routine accounts receivable journal entries in a timely and accurate manner.
• Follow up with customers on overdue invoices and manage collections
• Post payments to customer accounts and reconcile payment discrepancies
• Assist in year-end audit requirements
• Prepare, analyze and assist with accurate processing of monthly accounts receivable aging reports
• Work closely with the sales and customer service teams to resolve customer-related issues
• Assist with other accounting and administrative tasks as required

Academic/Educational Requirements

• Diploma or degree in business administration, accounting or related program is considered an asset
• CPA designation is an asset.

Required Skills/Experience

• Two to four years of significant accounting experience.
• Evaluate the accuracy of financial data
• Ability to work in a fully computerized environment including knowledge of IFS and advanced MS Excel skills is an asset
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

What Linamar Has To Offer

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Sustainability Counsel
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

About Us

At Salford Group, a Linamar Company, we are industry leaders in agricultural equipment innovation, committed to advancing farming practices through precision technology. With a focus on quality, sustainability, and customer success, we cultivate a collaborative work environment where employees can grow and make a global impact

Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Accommodations will be provided upon request.