Accounts Receivable Specialist

Vaco Recruiter Services; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Benefits after 3 months

RRSP match

Company paid benefits

Job summary

Vaco Recruiter Services is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist for a dynamic group adventure travel company in the Greater Toronto Area. The role focuses on collections, reconciliations, and maintenance of customer accounts while supporting month-end processes and audit requirements.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in AR, strong Excel skills, and experience with financial systems. You will collaborate with Sales, customers, and processors to resolve issues promptly, contributing to

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of AR, Collections, or related accounting experience
• College diploma or certificate in Accounting/Finance
• Experience with account reconciliations and collections
• Strong understanding of accounting principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, sorting, pivot tables)
• Experience with financial systems; reservation platforms a plus
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts receivable collections and aging reports
• Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies and disputes
• Process customer payments, write-offs, adjustments, refunds, and commissions
• Prepare journal entries and support month-end/year-end closing
• Maintain accurate customer account records and statements
• Collaborate with Sales and payment processors to resolve issues
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and customer experience

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Education

College diploma in Accounting

Tools

Accounting software

Reservation platforms

Job description

About the Company

Our client is a group adventure travel company. They are looking for a Accounts Receivable Specialist to join their team!

Why Work Here

• Extremely dynamic and outgoing company culture
• Vacation: 3 weeks (Additional birthday and company bonus days. Additional 5 days available for travel program participation. Total time off is 30 days annually once eligible for travel benefits (after 6 months)).
• RSP: 3% match
• Benefits: yes, after 3 months, 100% Company paid benefits

About the Opportunity

• Manage accounts receivable collections, monitor aging reports, and follow up on overdue accounts.
• Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies, account disputes, unapplied cash, short payments, and other account issues.
• Process customer payments, write-offs, adjustments, refunds, and travel agent commission payments.
• Prepare journal entries and support month-end and year-end closing activities, reconciliations, and audit requirements.
• Maintain accurate customer account records and generate customer account statements.
• Collaborate with Sales, customers, and payment processors to resolve payment-related issues in a timely manner.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, controls, and customer experience.

About You

• 3–5 years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Collections, or a related accounting function.
• College diploma or certificate in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience with account reconciliations, collections, and resolving customer payment discrepancies.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, sorting, and pivot tables.
• Experience working with financial systems; experience with reservation platforms is an asset.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, customer-focused, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Salary Range

$55,000 - $60,000 / year

Location and Eligibility

You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.