Accounts Receivable Administrator

PERI GmbH Formwork Scaffolding Engineering; Canada; Remote; CAD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Company Matching RRSP

Tuition Reimbursement

Company Bonus

Job summary

PERI GmbH Formwork Scaffolding Engineering is hiring an Accounts Receivable Administrator to oversee the full AR cycle, from invoicing to collections and reconciliation. You will monitor customer accounts, build relationships with clients, and ensure timely settlements while supporting sales and audit activities.

The role requires a post-secondary accounting/finance education and at least 3 years in AR, with strong Excel/SAP skills and outstanding communication.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ AR experience.
• Credit accreditation is a plus.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP is an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships across departments and with customers.
• Exceptional customer service orientation with proactive approach.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full accounts receivable cycle from invoicing to collections.
• Contact customers by phone/email to collect outstanding balances.
• Monitor accounts on credit holds and coordinate releases as needed.
• Use SAP/PSD systems to access accounts and document resolutions.
• Prepare monthly statements, aging reports, and cash flow analyses in SAP/Excel.
• Process and record daily bank deposits and cash receipts.
• Assist sales in reviewing and reconciling customer accounts to resolve disputes.
• Provide customer account reconciliations as needed.
• Maintain accurate customer records and update account information.
• Support audit processes with receivable documentation.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Customer service

Detail-oriented

Education

Post-secondary education in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Accounts Receivable Administrator to join our Finance team. In this role, you will oversee the full cycle of accounts receivable, from invoice generation and payment application to collections and account reconciliation. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, monitoring customer accounts, and ensuring timely collection of outstanding balances. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with excellent communication abilities and a proactive approach to resolving issues and supporting customer relationships.

What you'll do on a typical day:

Accounts Receivable Management:

• Manage collections for both small and large business accounts, ensuring timely receipt of payments.
• Contact customers via phone and email regarding outstanding balances, following up to resolve overdue accounts.
• Monitor accounts placed on credit hold and assist in releasing or maintaining holds as appropriate.
• Use SAP and PSD systems to access customer account information, document collection efforts, and record resolutions.
• Prepare and distribute customer monthly statements, aging reports, and cash flow analyses using SAP and Excel.
• Process and record daily bank deposits, including documentation of all cash receipts.
• Assist the sales team in reviewing, analyzing, and reconciling customer accounts to resolve disputes and billing discrepancies.
• Provide detailed customer account and payment reconciliations as needed.
• Assist in maintaining and updating accurate customer records and account information.
• Support audit processes by providing documentation and analysis of receivable transactions.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain positive, professional relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Provide administrative support such as photocopying, scanning, and faxing documents.
• Offer backup phone coverage for reception when required.
• Other related duties as assigned.

What you'll need to be successful:

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Accounts Receivable, preferably within the construction or industrial sector.
• Credit accreditation (or working toward certification) is considered an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Experience with SAP or a similar ERP system is an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities, with the capacity to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong working relationships across departments and with customers.
• Exceptional customer service orientation, with a proactive and professional approach.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through in all tasks.

What your benefits will be:

• $52,000 - $62,000 per year
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Company Matching RRSP
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Bonus

We thank all applicants for their interest in the position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Accommodation for candidates with disabilities is available throughout the recruitment process upon request.