Accounts Receivable Specialist

Aston Carter; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Calgary is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist. This role is pivotal in ensuring the accurate application of payments, requiring strong attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills. Candidates should have post-secondary education in accounting and 1-3 years of relevant experience. The position operates in a hybrid environment, with specific in-office days and offers a pay rate of $25.00/hr.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in Cash Applications or Accounts Receivable.
• Intermediate Excel skills required.
• Proficient with various ERP systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate processing of various payment methods and reconcile entries.
• Investigate and rectify payment errors and maintain accuracy.
• Compile and review unapplied cash and account balances.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Post-secondary education in accounting

Tools

MS Office

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems (JDE, Infosys, Great Plains, GetPaid)

Job description

Job Title: Accounts Receivable Specialist

Job Description

The Accounts Receivable Technician plays a pivotal role in ensuring the accurate and timely application of payments to customer accounts while validating and reconciling entries with bank statements. This position involves both automated and manual processes to record customer payments across multiple systems.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the preparation and processing of various payment methods, including PADs, EFTs, EDIs, cheque deposits, and credit card payments, using automated or manual processes.
• Access various banking portals for report generation, inquiries, and remittance documents.
• Process NSF fees, void payments, or re-enter payments as necessary.
• Apply cash to customer accounts based on customer remittance advice accurately and timely, redirecting incorrect payments as needed.
• Reconcile payment entries with bank statements and validate entry accuracy within ERP systems.
• Investigate and rectify payment errors and misapplied items.
• Compile, review, and investigate unapplied cash and account balances.
• Provide payment backup documentation to various departments upon request.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams and contribute to team objectives.
• Assist with other projects or duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Post-secondary education in accounting, business administration, or relevant experience.
• 1-3 years of experience in Cash Applications, Accounts Receivable, or an accounting/finance-related field.
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office, specifically Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency with ERP systems such as JDE, Infosys, Great Plains, and GetPaid.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience with JDE, Infosys, Great Plains, and GetPaid is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work well in a team environment.

Work Environment

This position operates in a hybrid work environment based in Calgary, requiring in-office presence on Wednesdays and Thursdays. The standard work hours are from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Calgary,AB.

À propos d'Aston Carter:

AstonCarter fournit des solutions de talent de classe mondiale à des milliers de clients à travers le monde. Spécialisés dans la comptabilité, la finance, les ressources humaines, l’acquisition de talents, la chaîne d’approvisionnement et certaines professions administratives, nous étendons les capacités des entreprises à la pointe de l'industrie. Nous nous appuyons sur notre profonde expertise en matière de recrutement et sur notre réseau expansif pour répondre aux besoins évolutifs de nos clients et de notre communauté de talents avec agilité et excellence. Avec des bureaux aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Asie-Pacifique et en Europe, Aston Carter est au service d’un grand nombre d’entreprises du Fortune500. Nous sommes fiers d’avoir remporté le double diamant ClearlyRated Best of Staffing pour notre service aux clients et aux talents.

Aston Carter est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut d’ancien combattant, d’un handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

Si vous souhaitez faire une demande d’accommodement raisonnable, tel que la modification ou l’ajustement du processus de demande d’emploi ou d’entrevue à cause d’un handicap, veuillez envoyer un courriel à [e-mail] pour connaître d’autres options d’accommodement.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.