Accounts Receivable Specialist

Best Access Doors; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Best Access Doors is seeking an Accounts Receivable professional in Canada to ensure accurate, timely invoicing and cash application. The role supports cash flow for a fast-growing ecommerce business and involves reconciling accounts and improving workflows with automation and AI tools.

You will work with Sales, Customer Service, and Finance to resolve issues, optimize processes, and maintain strong customer relationships while upholding internal controls.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in Accounts Receivable, bookkeeping, or accounting.
• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience with customer invoicing, collections, and cash application.
• Experience reconciling customer accounts and resolving billing discrepancies.
• Strong understanding of revenue recognition, payment processing, and internal controls.
• Proficiency with Excel and accounting software such as Zoho Books, QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, or similar ERP/accounting platforms.
• Experience in the construction industry is an asset

Responsibilities

• Apply customer payments accurately and reconcile accounts receivable balances.
• Monitor aging reports and follow up on overdue accounts to improve collections.
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies, payment issues, and customer inquiries.
• Perform month-end AR reconciliations and support the monthly close process.
• Maintain accurate customer records and documentation.
• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, and Finance teams to resolve account issues.
• Assist with cash flow reporting and provide updates on outstanding receivables.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and controls.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and internal controls.
• Communicate professionally with internal and external customers.

Skills

Full-Cycle AR Management

Customer Invoicing & Cash Application

Collections & Reconciliation

Organization & Communication

Excel Proficiency

Education

Accounting/Finance/Business Admin degree

Tools

Zoho Books

QuickBooks

Sage Intacct

Job description

We are building a data-driven, AI-empowered, Top 10 Best Workplace that values Integrity, Accountability, People, and Innovation.

The Mission: What You Will Solve

Your primary mission will be to ensure our Accounts Receivable processes are accurate , timely , and efficient while supporting healthy cash flow across a fast-growing Ecommerce business. You will manage customer invoicing, collections, cash application , and account reconciliations while maintaining strong customer relationships and supporting financial accuracy. You will also identify opportunities to improve workflows through automation and process improvements.

Success in this Role Means

1. Customer payments are applied promptly, accounts are reconciled accurately, and outstanding balances are actively managed.

2. Accounts Receivable processes are continuously improved to increase efficiency, accelerate collections, and strengthen financial controls.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• 2+ years of Accounts Receivable, bookkeeping, or accounting experience.
• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience with customer invoicing, collections, and cash application.
• Experience reconciling customer accounts and resolving billing discrepancies.
• Strong understanding of revenue recognition, payment processing, and internal controls.
• Proficiency with Excel and accounting software such as Zoho Books, QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, or similar ERP/accounting platforms.
• Experience with accounting in the construction industry is an asset

The Tech Stack

Day One Readiness: What We Need (The 5 Must-Have Skills)

• Full-Cycle Accounts Receivable Management
• Customer Invoicing & Cash Application
• Collections & Account Reconciliation
• Organization, Communication & Problem Solving
• Hands-on Experience with Microsoft Excel

Learning & Growth (Capabilities to Master)

• Advanced Financial Systems Expertise
• Accounts Receivable Process Optimization
• Ecommerce Accounting Operations
• Financial Reporting & Cash Flow Analysis
• AI-Enhanced Accounting Workflows

Key Responsibilities

• Apply customer payments accurately and reconcile accounts receivable balances.
• Monitor aging reports and proactively follow up on overdue accounts to improve collection performance.
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies, payment issues, and customer inquiries in a professional and timely manner.
• Perform month-end Accounts Receivable reconciliations and support the monthly close process.
• Maintain accurate customer records and documentation.
• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, and Finance teams to resolve account issues and improve customer experience.
• Assist with cash flow reporting and provide updates on outstanding receivables.
• Recommend and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, strengthen controls, and leverage automation and AI tools.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls.
• Ability to communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing, with internal and external customers.