Accounts Receivable & Collections Administrator

Aplin; Elmsdale; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Aplin is seeking an Accounts Receivable & Collections Administrator for an initial 3-month contract in Elmsdale, Nova Scotia. The role focuses on collections and day‑to‑day AR activities, with potential to extend and contribute to process improvements.

The successful candidate will manage customer payments, reconciliations, and related documentation while collaborating with the team to enhance accounting workflows.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounts receivable, collections, or general accounting experience.
• Experience using QuickBooks is required.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage collections activities, including following up on outstanding customer payments and resolving overdue accounts.
• Handle day-to-day accounts receivable (AR) activities, ensuring accurate and timely processing.
• Monitor customer accounts, investigate discrepancies, and maintain accurate records.
• Communicate with customers regarding outstanding balances, payment arrangements, and account inquiries.
• Assist with accounts payable (AP) runs as needed.
• Support balance sheet reconciliations and sales/expense reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, procedures, and workflows.
• Assist with documenting and creating processes to support more efficient accounting operations.
• Provide general accounting support as required.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Collections

Excel

Customer communication

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Accounts Receivable & Collections Administrator (BH-286474)

Location Elmsdale, Canada Sector Accountancy Salary 26.00 CAD to 30.00 CAD per hour

Our client in Elmsdale, NS is seeking an Accounts Receivable & Collections Administrator to join their team on an initial 3-month contract, with the possibility of extension. This is a hands‑on accounting opportunity with a strong focus on collections and accounts receivable, ideal for someone who is organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable managing day‑to‑day accounting activities.

The successful candidate will also could support additional accounting functions and contribute ideas to improving existing processes and procedures.

Compensation & Details

• Compensation: $26–$30/hour


• 3-month contract with potential for extension


• Location: Elmsdale, Nova Scotia (fully on-site)


• Hours: 37.5 hours per week


• Start Date: ASAP

Key Responsibilities

• Manage collections activities, including following up on outstanding customer payments and resolving overdue accounts


• Handle day‑to‑day accounts receivable (AR) activities, ensuring accurate and timely processing


• Monitor customer accounts, investigate discrepancies, and maintain accurate records


• Communicate with customers regarding outstanding balances, payment arrangements, and account inquiries


• Assist with accounts payable (AP) runs as needed


• Support balance sheet reconciliations and sales/expense reconciliations


• Maintain accurate accounting records and documentation


• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, procedures, and workflows


• Assist with documenting and creating processes to support more efficient accounting operations


• Provide general accounting support as required

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounts receivable, collections, or general accounting experience


• Experience using QuickBooks is required


• Strong Microsoft Excel skills


• Good understanding of accounting principles and general accounting processes


• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills


• Comfortable communicating with customers to follow up on outstanding payments


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently


• Experience with process improvement, process creation, or documentation is considered a strong asset


• A proactive mindset with the ability to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements

Additional Information

This is a fully on-site position in Elmsdale, Nova Scotia. Reliable transportation is strongly recommended, as candidates will need to commute to the office.