Accounts Receivable Clerk

TAG HR; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A client in downtown Ontario is looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to manage accounts, process payments, and maintain financial records. The ideal candidate should possess strong organizational skills and a good understanding of accounting concepts. This role requires excellent communication abilities and attention to detail, ensuring timely follow-up on accounts and collaboration with clients and staff.

Qualifications

• Ability to use enterprise-level financial record-keeping software.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients to discuss account status and arrange payment.
• Prepare files for collections and process payments.
• Maintain record of all postdated cheques received.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Basic Accounting Concepts

Job description

Accounts Payable Clerk

$50,000

Our client in the downtown core is seeking a talented Accounts Payable Clerk to join their team.

Duties:

1. Meet with clients to discuss account status and arrange payment.
2. Maintain active BFs on any unpaid AR over 60 days past due.
3. Follow up on assessments, writs, collection agency files.
4. Prepare files for collections.
5. Answer all client inquiries regarding outstanding accounts.
6. Obtain approval/make decisions on payment plans. Process payments as necessary and follow up on payment plans not being adhered to.
7. Maintain record of all postdated cheques received and document in system those client matters with postdated cheques. Follow up with clients when no more postdated cheques are on file.
8. Pull monthly AR reports from system.
9. Write-off any bad debts or uncollectible amounts.
10. Process credit card payments for General and Trust accounts.
11. Assist with staff and lawyers' inquiries.
12. Review the trust history for billed matters and prepare requests for trust transfer memos as requested by lawyers.
13. Keep CFO informed of any problem accounts and meet weekly to discuss.
14. Inform clients about overpayments and prepare cheques for refunds.
15. Send final demand letters and assess accounts if necessary or send accounts to collection agencies.
16. Maintain reports and lists of all files with the collection agency for regular follow-up.

Qualifications:

• Ability to use enterprise-level financial record-keeping software systems, spreadsheets, and email applications.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to complete a high volume of work within deadlines.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Excellent knowledge of basic accounting concepts.
• Strong attention to detail.