Accounts Receivable Specialist

Professional Staffing; Brampton; Hybrid; CAD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

First-class vacation policy

Health/dental package

Job summary

Professional Staffing is seeking an Accounts Receivable/Collections Specialist in Brampton, ON, offering $30-$33 per hour on a contract basis with potential for extension. The role involves managing collections, speaking with customers, and ensuring accurate account records in QuickBooks.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of AR experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Excel/Word/Outlook. Hybrid work model and benefits are included.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounts receivable experience.
• Knowledge of billing procedures and collection techniques.
• Comfortable with difficult conversations while remaining professional.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; strong planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Document daily collections activity and update account status records.
• Speak to customers regularly and collect payments per terms.
• Exercise discretion in making firm financial arrangements.
• Ensure accuracy of information in the database and update as required.
• Take responsibility for all assigned accounts and answer inquiries.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Billing procedures

Communication skills

Planning

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Accounts Receivable/Collections Specialist

Location: Brampton, ON

Compensation: $30-$33 p/h contract with opportunity to extend

Our client is growing!

Recently acquired and the accounting team is expanding.

A leader in their field, consistently winning top spots on Canada’s Top 100 Small & Medium Employers.

What You’ll Do:

• Document daily collections activity including updating account status records and collections efforts.
• Speak to customers on a regular basis.
• Collect payments from customers based on agreed upon terms.
• Exercise discretion and judgement in making firm financial arrangements.
• Ensure accuracy of information in database and update as required.
• Take full responsibility for all accounts assigned and answer all inquiries concerning such accounts.
• Research account disputes and billing discrepancies.
• Perform account/payment reconciliations.
• Entering customer payment and supporting information into QuickBooks.
• Respond to credit inquiries from external and internal clients.
• Place accounts on hold when necessary.
• Creating reports for supervisors and providing digital or paper copies of records when requested.
• Using software to send invoices and payment reminders electronically.

What You Bring:

• 3+ years previous experience in Accounts Receivable.
• Knowledge of billing procedures and collection techniques.
• Comfortable having difficult conversations while maintaining professionalism.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Computer proficiency with an ability to learn new software and internal portals quickly.
• Excellent communication skills; both verbal and written.
• Strong planning and organizing skills.

Why Join the team?

• Flexibility & Benefits: Hybrid work model, first class vacation policy, health/dental package.
• Growth: You will be joining a highly acquisitive, high-growth environment with a supportive leadership team.

Equal Opportunity Statement

If you meet these criteria and are eager to embark on a rewarding career journey, we encourage you to apply.

Kindly note, only candidates meeting the stipulated requirements will be contacted for further consideration.