Accounts Receivable Clerk

Soo Mill; Sault Ste. Marie; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount on merchandise

Strong benefits & pension plan

Competitive salary

Job summary

Soo Mill and Lumber Company Limited in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario is seeking an organized Accounts Receivable Clerk to support our growing accounting team. You will balance cash, apply payments, and help customers with billing and credit questions.

This permanent full-time role requires 3–5 years in receivables or accounting, strong numerical skills, and a team-oriented attitude. BisTrack experience is a plus, and we offer a competitive salary, benefits, and pension.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in a receivable or accounting position required.
• Experience in accounts receivable, collections, credit or a similar accounting/customer service role.
• Discretion and good judgment when handling sensitive account and credit information.
• Clear, confident communication — deliver tough news kindly and ask the right questions.
• Strong computer skills and the ability to pick up new software quickly (BisTrack a plus).
• Ability to juggle daily deadlines and month-end crunches.
• Genuine team-player attitude and interest in helping customers.

Responsibilities

• Receive and apply customer payments by mail, in office, online and by EFT for Sault Ste. Marie and Elliot Lake locations.
• Balance tills, count daily cash deposits, and complete daily bank reconciliations in BisTrack.
• Process customer credit applications and liaise with credit agencies and our Controller on account approvals.
• Review overdue accounts, make friendly-but-firm collection calls, and help customers get back on track.
• Prepare month-end statements, HST remittances, and other required records.
• Partner with our sales team to sort out pricing, credit and account set-up questions.
• Keep customer account information accurate, organized and strictly confidential.

Skills

Attention to detail

Accounts receivable

Communication skills

Team player

Deadline-driven

Tools

BisTrack

Job description

Accounts Receivable Clerk - Permanent Full Time
Location: Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario

Do you love a good spreadsheet, a balanced till, and the satisfaction of a file that's completely in order? Our Accounting team is growing, and we're looking for an organized, people-friendly Accounts Receivable Clerk to help keep our customer accounts running smoothly. You'll be the friendly face and steady hand behind our receivables — balancing cash, processing payments, and helping customers navigate credit and billing questions with patience and confidence. If numbers are your comfort zone and great customer service comes naturally to you, we'd love to meet you.

Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• Receive and apply customer payments by mail, in office, online and by EFT for our Sault Ste. Marie and Elliot Lake locations
• Balance tills, count daily cash deposits, and complete daily bank reconciliations in BisTrack
• Process customer credit applications and liaise with credit agencies and our Controller on account approvals
• Review overdue accounts, make friendly-but-firm collection calls, and help customers get back on track
• Prepare month-end statements, HST remittances, and other required records
• Partner with our sales team to sort out pricing, credit and account set-up questions
• Keep customer account information accurate, organized and strictly confidential

Education and Experience

• A sharp eye for detail and comfort working with numbers, cash and account records
• Experience in accounts receivable, collections, credit or a similar accounting/customer service role. 3-5 years in a receivable or accounting position required
• Discretion and good judgment when handling sensitive account and credit information
• Clear, confident communication skills — you can deliver tough news kindly and ask the right questions
• Strong computer skills and the ability to pick up new software quickly — BisTrack experience considered an asset
• The ability to juggle daily deadlines and month-end crunches
• A genuine team-player attitude and real interest in helping customers

What we offer with employment

• Competitive salary
• Staff discount on merchandise
• Strong benefits & pension plan

Stephanie Veilleux
Human Resources
Soo Mill and Lumber Company Limited

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All Applications are appreciated, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory response from a criminal record search.

Soo Mill can provide disability related accommodations during the recruitment process. Please advise if you require accommodations when contacted for an interview.