Accounts Receivable Specialist

EmergencyMD; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading distributor of appliance parts is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist in Metro Vancouver to ensure accurate payment processing and account management. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in a similar role, strong MS Excel skills, and a solid understanding of basic accounting principles. This position requires attention to detail and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience with Macros in Excel is preferred.
• Solid understanding of fair credit practices.

Responsibilities

• Post payments, collect payments, and process credit card payments.
• Reconcile customer accounts and resolve payment issues.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing.

Skills

Basic accounting principles

Fluent in English

Strong proficiency in MS Excel

Attention to detail

Education

Post-secondary education in accounting

Job description

ABOUT RELIABLE PARTS

Reliable Parts is a leading distributor of facility maintenance and appliance parts in the US & Canadian markets with numerous branch locations, shipping hubs, and distribution centers stretching across North America. Our vision, to improve lives by enhancing choice for everyone, everywhere, is demonstrated through the exceptional products, services, and value we provide to the appliance parts service & repair industry. Reliable Parts is looking for top notch team members to join our thriving organization.

Position Purpose:

The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for ensuring the timeliness and accuracy of payments received and posted in our systems, implementing company policy on overdue accounts on a timely basis.

Essential Functions:

• Post payments, collect payments and process credit card payments
• Prepare bank deposit
• Reconcile customer accounts and make follow-up calls to resolve payment issues
• Respond to account balance and payment inquiries by customers
• Ensure customer accounts are accurate and up to date
• Monitoring customer's account balance and releasing orders
• Follow up of overdue accounts
• Create spreadsheets, and use software to prepare reports and AR documents
• Distribute account statements to clients
• Perform credit checks in connection with setting up new accounts
• Resolve payment issues without delay to prevent any misrepresentation

Secondary Functions:

• Assist with month-end and year-end closing
• Special projects as assigned
• Back up other members of the department

Work Experience Requirements:

• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles and fair credit practices
• Post-secondary education in accounting preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role
• Fluent in English (oral and written)
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel skills, experience with Macros is preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Review and fact-checking skills and accuracy in numerical calculations and documentation with a strong attention to detail
• Able to work independently, assess urgency and risks to make timely decisions