Accounts Receivable Specialist

Elby Professional Recruitment; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join their collaborative team. This role is perfect for individuals eager to grow and develop their skills in a supportive environment. You will engage with clients, manage vendor relationships, and ensure timely payments while maintaining detailed records. If you are detail-oriented and have a passion for finance, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact while advancing your career. Join a company that values growth and teamwork, and take your career to the next level!

Qualifications

• Prior AR experience preferred, with a detail-oriented and analytical mindset.
• Eager to learn and grow within the company.

Responsibilities

• Engage with clients to pursue outstanding payments according to protocols.
• Reconcile accounts and ensure timely invoice submissions.
• Investigate discrepancies and manage account issues.

Skills

Accounts Receivable Management

Detail-oriented

Analytical Skills

Vendor Relationship Management

Education

High School Diploma

Post-secondary Education in Finance or Accounting

Job description

Job Description

Our well-established client in the manufacturing industry is seeking a progressive or steady, career-focused Accounts Receivable Specialist who is eager to grow within a supportive and collaborative environment. This position is ideal for someone with some prior AR experience, who is detail-oriented, passionate about managing vendor relationships, and excited to develop their skills.

Responsibilities:

1. Engage with clients to pursue outstanding payments according to internal Credit & Collections protocols.
2. Reconcile key construction accounts and partner systems, ensuring timely invoice submissions and follow-ups via client-specific portals.
3. Manage and log progress billing and draw payments for various projects.
4. Prepare and distribute customer statements and invoices.
5. Process daily payments from clients, including electronic transfers, cheques, and credit card transactions, with proper documentation and archiving.
6. Investigate and resolve discrepancies or account issues in cooperation with internal departments and escalate when necessary to the Credit Manager.
7. Regularly review the AR aging report to ensure compliance with internal financial policies.
8. Maintain and update customer accounts according to credit guidelines.
9. Submit and track requests for account holds, credit memos, and potential write-offs pending approval.
10. Oversee and report on prepaid account balances and activity related to key projects.
11. Collect and maintain tax documentation, including exemption certificates, and manage renewals and updates.
12. Handle customer requests regarding insurance documentation, waiver forms, and proof of delivery.
13. Provide supporting documentation for audits when required.
14. Perform other tasks as needed to support financial operations.

Qualifications:

• Open to individuals who are eager to continue growing and learning within the company, whether progressive or steady in their career path.
• B2B AR experience is strongly preferred.
• Detail-oriented and analytical mindset.

If you are interested and qualified, please apply today. We thank all applicants; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.