Accounts Receivable Associate

Imperial Brady; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Imperial Brady Canada in Mississauga, ON, seeks an Accounts Receivable assistant under general supervision to perform routine clerical and accounting tasks in the AR area. You will create and amend customer accounts, support credit checks, and handle payments and inquiries while keeping accurate records.

The role requires 1 year of AR experience, strong PC skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment within a hybrid office setting.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in Accounts Receivable.
• B2B experience is a plus but not required.
• Proficient in PC applications including MS Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Strong communication, both written and verbal, with clear speaking voice.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and work in a team or independently.

Responsibilities

• Create, amend and administer customer accounts daily.
• Support analysts with reference and tax certificate verification.
• Handle inquiries via phone and email regarding credit issues.
• Process daily receipts by check and mail, and assist with deposits.
• Maintain relationships with internal and external customers and circulate trade references.
• Respond to billing/discrepancies and collaborate with Credit AR, Sales, and Customer Service.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Multitasking

MS Office

Communication

Time management

Self-motivation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Imperial Brady Canada, leading national distributor, has a job open in Mississauga, ON. Under general supervision performs a variety of routine and some non-routine clerical/accounting functions in accordance with standard procedures in one or more of the following areas: accounts receivable or related financial area. Provide a variety of staff support services to a department or group of professionals. Requires independent thinking and ability to make independent decisions within established guidelines Contacts other departments and/or outside agencies to resolve problems. Duties and tasks reflect substantial variety and complexity. Reviews and monitors credit sources and credit files performs routine credit checks and obtains supplementary information.

Responsibilities:

• Create, amend and administer customer accounts on a daily basis.
• Support the analysts through reference & tax certificate detail verification.
• Exhibit multitasking abilities by working on several different duties within the department.
• Ability to work in a high workflow environment.
• Answer telephone calls & emails to resolve department and company related inquiries with regards to all credit related issues.
• Manage daily receipt of payment by ck and mail through Richmond Hill office and assist with daily ck deposit/clearing and recording.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with customers both internal and external.
• Customer contact (via phone and email).
• Collect and resend customer statements, invoices, and shipping documents when requested.
• Respond to and troubleshoot billing discrepancies and account set-up issues collaborating with all impacted areas including Credit AR, Sales, Customer Service and Credit Support Teams.
• Create and maintain Credit Card tokens.
• Responsible for keeping credit team, sales associates and management informed of any customer changes (operations, trending etc.) that might affect collections, sales opportunities, profit and/or bad debt exposure.
• Responsible for general file maintenance (Accounts Payable contacts, email addresses, telephone numbers).
• Respond to and circulate trade credit references.
• Monitor Credit AR Group Mailbox/Fax receipts and respond to inquiries or distribute accordingly to responsible parties.
• Other tasks as requested by Credit Manager.

Qualifications:

• Minimum One (1 year) experience in Accounts Receivable role.
  • B2B would be an asset but not mandatory.
• Demonstrates proficiency in PC applications, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and other applications as required.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral with a clear speaking voice.
• Strong attention to detail and well organized.
• Strong time management skills.
• Self starter with ability to multitask.
• Ability to work in a team environment or on an independent stretch goal.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Working /Other Conditions:

• Hybrid work model.
• Indoor office environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Prolong periods of sitting, and computer and phone use.