Accounts Receivable Specialist

Enghouse Systems Limited; Markham; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian tech company is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to manage the full cycle receivables process. This hybrid role involves preparing invoices, handling collections, and reconciling accounts. Ideal candidates will have a business background and at least 3 years of accounts receivable experience, along with strong organizational and communication skills. Join our innovative team to contribute to our mission in enhancing remote work solutions.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid Remote culture

Qualifications

• 3 years of work experience in accounts receivable/collections experience with direct customer contact.
• Working knowledge of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general ledgers.
• Proven ability to multitask and handle high volumes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare/send invoices to customers and post customer payments.
• Make daily collection calls to customers with past-due account balances.
• Reconcile AR sub-ledger, intercompany accounts, and other assigned balance sheet accounts.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Financial systems skills

Attention to detail

Education

Business degree or diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Great Plains

Job description

Overview

We are currently looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist for our finance team. This position is responsible for the full cycle receivables process. This includes assisting with entering customer contracts, processing customer orders, invoicing customers, analyzing and resolving problems with the company’s outstanding accounts, verifying the validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from sales/operations/customers, and performing month-end close entries/reconciliations. This position will also assist the Operations Finance Managers with integrating the accounts receivable processes of newly acquired companies into Enghouse. This is a hybrid role with 2 days in our Markham office reporting to the Accounts Receivable Manager.

Responsibilities

• Prepare/send invoices to customers, and post customer payments
• Make daily collection calls to customers with past-due account balances
• Ensure receivables are collected promptly while maintaining accurate aging reports with minimal past-due invoices
• Establish/maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with both internal and external clients
• Reconcile AR sub-ledger, intercompany accounts, and other assigned balance sheet accounts
• Perform light general accounting duties to assist the accounting staff
• Assist in the month-end close process
• Assist with external audit requests
• Be flexible to continue skills development and cross-training

Qualifications & Experience

• Business degree or diploma
• 3 years of work experience in accounts receivable/collections experience with direct customer contact
• Working knowledge of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general ledgers
• Experience with light general accounting duties
• Strong financial systems skills, intermediate Microsoft Excel and Word skills
• Proven ability to multitask, problem solve, handle high volumes, and prioritize workload to meet deadlines
• Experience with Withholding Tax is an asset
• Experience with Great Plains is an asset
• Strong customer service, organizational, and communication skills
• Great attention to detail with proven success in completing tasks on time and accurately in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Ability to be flexible with respect to the mix of workload between accounts receivable, accounts payable, and other duties as required
• Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality

What We Offer

• Hybrid Remote culture with 2 days in the office
• Be part of a thriving, international company
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package

About Us

Welcome to Enghouse – where innovation meets financial finesse! As a dynamic and publicly traded Canadian enterprise (TSX: ENGH), we're not just about software solutions; we're crafting the future of remote work, visual computing, and cutting-edge communications for the next generation of software-defined networks. If you're ready to break free from the mundane, join us on this exciting journey! Discover more about Enghouse here and get ready to be part of something extraordinary.

We appreciate the enthusiasm of all applicants, and while we thank you for your interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Enghouse is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, ensuring that all applicants are considered without discrimination, and accommodations will be provided upon request during the hiring process. Ready to revolutionize the future with us? Apply now!