Accounts Receivable Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation: 3 weeks + extra days

Benefits after 3 months (100% company‑

RRSP match 3%

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Vaco is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a dynamic Toronto-area team. You will manage collections, reconcile accounts, and support month-end closing. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in AR, a college accounting credential, strong Excel skills, and experience with financial systems.

This on-site role offers competitive compensation and benefits after 3 months, with opportunities for growth within a fast-paced travel industry company.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Collections, or related accounting function.
• College diploma or certificate in Accounting, Finance, or 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Education

College diploma or certificate in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

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

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.

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