Accounts Receivable Clerk

Vast-Auto Distribution; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking on site

Job summary

Vast-Auto Distribution is seeking an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support the Ottawa accounting team under the supervision of the Regional Accountant. The role focuses on accurate data entry, cash handling, invoicing and financial reconciliations to ensure timely collections.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of related experience, an accounting-related degree as an asset, and strong MS Office skills. English communication is required; on-site location in Ottawa offers free parking on site.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a related position.
• Professional degree in accounting or related field (an asset).
• Strong knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate data entry of detailed information into financial systems.
• Performs check cashing and recording.
• Receive, match, reconcile, incoming cash transactions with invoices.
• Prepare, enter and process cash receipts in accounting systems.
• Conduct credit investigations in a discreet and efficient manner, make recommendations.
• Prepare daily deposits.
• Generate and submit various reports.
• Process delinquent files in conjunction with supervisor and store managers.
• Apply credit limits, and validate variances with supervisor and managers.
• Responds to customer inquiries.
• Issue monthly invoices.
• All other job related tasks.

Skills

Data entry accuracy

Time management

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

English communication

Education

Accounting degree (asset)

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Your contribution

Under the supervision ofthe Regional Accountant, the incumbent is a trusted member of the Accounting Team. TheAccounts Receivable Clerkmust maintain good relations with clients and ensures that the amounts due are collected in accordance with internal procedures.

Responsibilities of the position

• Perform accurate data entry of detailed information into financial systems;
• Performs check cashing and recording;
• Receive, match, reconcile, incoming cash transactions with invoices;
• Prepare, enter and process cash receipts in accounting systems;
• Conduct credit investigations in a discreet and efficient manner, make recommendations;
• Prepare daily deposits;
• Generate and submit various reports;
• Process delinquent files in conjunction with supervisor and store managers;
• Apply credit limits, and validate variances with supervisor and managers;
• Responds to customer inquiries;
• Issue monthly invoices;
• All other job related tasks.

Do you have what it takes to meet the challenge?

• Dynamic with a good ability to learn quickly;
• Able to demonstrate flexibility and manage multiple tasks simultaneously;
• Thoroughness and rigor to ensure the integrity of data entries;
• Strong ability to interact positively with various partners in the organization;
• Proven ability to meet deadlines;
• Self-motivated and determined to work in a continuous improvement process.

Your qualifications?

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a related position;
• Professional degree in accounting or related field (an asset);
• Strong knowledge of MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook);
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English

Location and work environment:

The workplace is located at 1120 Old Innes Road, Ottawa, K1B 3V2.

• Free parking is available on site.