Accounts Receivable Specialist — Travel Industry

Vaco; 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

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.