Accounts Receivable, Remote Job

Transdev Canada; Calgary; Remote; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Transdev Canada is seeking an Accounts Receivable professional for a remote position with in-person training in Calgary. This role involves managing incoming payments, maintaining accurate financial records, and collaborating with various departments to resolve discrepancies. Candidates should be detail-oriented with relevant experience in cash application and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary.

Opportunities for career advancement.

Supportive and collaborative work environment.

Positive social impact in sustainable mobility.

Commitment to diversity and employee development.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years in Accounts Receivable or similar accounting role.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer accounts for discrepancies.
• Apply customer payments to appropriate invoices.
• Communicate with customers to resolve payment discrepancies.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Excel

Job description

Transdev Canada is hiring an Accounts Receivable for our Calgary location.

As an Accounts Receivable, you will play a vital role in managing incoming payments, maintaining accurate records, and supporting the company’s financial stability. This is a full-time, remote position.

Your Role

Account Clean-Up & Reconciliation:

• Analyze customer accounts for discrepancies and aged items; identify and resolve issues causing unapplied cash or open credits.
• Investigate and resolve legacy balances, unapplied payments, and past-due invoices.
• Collaborate with internal departments (sales, customer service, billing) to correct and clear outstanding issues.

Cash Application

• Apply customer payments (cheques, ACH, wires, credit cards) to appropriate invoices in the ERP system.
• Research and resolve unapplied and misapplied cash, short pays, and overpayments.
• Reconcile daily bank deposits to customer payments.

Customer Communication & Support

• Communicate with customers and depot staff to resolve payment discrepancies and request remittance details.
• Provide account statements and reconcile accounts as needed.
• Respond to internal and external inquiries regarding account status and payment history.

Reporting & Process Improvement

• Assist in generating aging reports and dashboards to track clean-up progress.
• Recommend and help implement process improvements to streamline cash application and reconciliation activities.
• Support month-end close by ensuring timely and accurate AR entries.

The Perks

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunities for career advancement due to a strong presence across North America.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• The ability to have a positive social impact by being part of a team focused on sustainable mobility solutions.
• Join a group committed to encouraging diversity and employee development.

Your Profile

• Completion of, or working towards a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field (preferred).
• 1-2 years in Accounts Receivable or similar accounting role, with hands-on experience in cash application, account cleanup, and reconciliation.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems (Microsoft Dynamics preferred but not required) and moderate proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Good knowledge of relevant labor laws and regulations.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Detail-oriented and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to handle conflicts at all levels.

Your Location

• This is a remote temporary position.
• Average schedule of 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday.
• In-person training sessions in Calgary are required.

About Transdev

Transdev is an international leader in mobility, designing and operating various public transport networks globally. We are committed to empowering freedom of movement through safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good.

With over 100,000 employees, we positively impact communities and society. In 2023, Transdev Canada expanded in western Canada by acquiring First Transit, becoming the largest multi-modal privately owned transportation company in Canada.

And what about you? What drives you?