Accounts Receivable Clerk

Harris Computer; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Harris Computer Systems in Ottawa is seeking an Accounts Receivable/Billing Clerk to support AR staff and the Accountant in the Working Capital group. The role offers a hybrid work setup with an option to work remotely from home and a six‑month contract.

Responsibilities include invoicing, credits, debits, and customer account maintenance, proactive communication with business units, and collaboration with the Collections department to resolve billing issues.

Responsibilities

• Invoicing, credits, debits, etc. (customer account maintenance)
• Proactively communicating to Business Units on problem accounts
• Working with the Collections Department to resolve customer billing issues
• Providing timely responses to customer and employee requests for information
• Preparing information required for the month-end, quarter-end and financial audit and interact with the audit team members in a professional manner
• Contacting clients to arrange invoice payment, update client information and resolve disputes
• Reconciling billable travel revenue account with the expense account monthly
• Reconciling other accounts as needed/required
• Other duties as assigned/requested

Job description

Harris Computer Systems is seeking an ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE (AR)/BILLING CLERK to work closely with fellow AR staff and the Accountant in providing accounts receivable support for the division. The successful applicant will be working in the Working Capital group along with a team of highly motivated individuals who are engaged in continuous improvement. This position will be based in our Ottawa office with the option to work remotely out of their home. The incumbent must be resourceful, inquisitive, self-motivated, possess strong interpersonal skills and be capable of handling high work volumes with accuracy during peak periods.

This is a 6-month contract position.

What you'll be doing?

• Invoicing, credits, debits, etc. (customer account maintenance)
• Proactively communicating to Business Units on problem accounts
• Working with the Collections Department to resolve customer billing issues.
• Providing timely responses to customer and employee requests for information
• Preparing information required for the month-end, quarter-end and financial audit and interact with the audit team members in a professional manner
• Contacting clients to arrange invoice payment, update client information and resolve disputes
• Reconciling billable travel revenue account with the expense account monthly
• Reconciling other accounts as needed/required
• Other duties as assigned/requested

Organization & Time Management

• Responsible for ensuring customer documentation is filed and organized accurately and in a timely fashion
• Able to identify areas of concern and brings it to the attention of their manager
• Communicates to supervisor if deadlines will need to shift
• Manages priorities effectively and efficiently between the Sales & Support, Finance, and customers

Salary: $21 per hour.

About Us

Harris is a leading provider of mission critical software to the public sector in North America. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc. (“CSI”, symbol CSU on the TSX), Harris has become the cornerstone for CSI’s investment in utility, local government, school districts, public safety, and healthcare software verticals. Our success has been realized through investments in our proprietary software and market expertise. This focus, combined with acquiring businesses that build upon or complement our offerings, has helped drive our success. Harris will continue to growth through reinvestment – both in the people and products that we offer and making investments in acquiring new businesses.

Harris is committed to an equal opportunity employment program, and applications from members of targeted groups, including women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and visible minorities, are encouraged. If you are a person with a disability, you may receive assistance with the screening and selection process upon request.

The Harris Talent Acquisition team does not use text messages to communicate with candidates or solicit confidential information.