Accounts Receivable Supervisor

Vaco by Highspring; Alberta; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency in Canada seeks a skilled Accounts Receivable Supervisor to manage and mentor the AR team. You will handle billing issues and maintain financial records while ensuring compliance with procedures and policies. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of accounts receivable experience and a degree in finance or accounting. Salary range is $75,000 - $80,000 per year, with applications accepted from within the Greater Toronto Area.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounts receivable.
• Ability to handle sensitive financial information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and mentor Accounts Receivable staff.
• Oversee accurate record maintenance within accounts receivable system.
• Support staff in resolving payment disputes and arranging payment plans.

Skills

Strong proficiency in financial record-keeping

Excellent communication skills

Exceptional organizational skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Education

Associate or bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

Tools

Spreadsheets

Accounting software

Job description

About the Opportunity

• Supervise, train, and mentor Accounts Receivable staff

Assign tasks, monitor workload, and ensure timely completion of all accounts receivable activities.

Serve as the primary escalation point for complex billing issues or payment disputes.

Oversee accurate and up-to-date record maintenance within the Accounts Receivable system for all financial transactions related to accounts receivable.

Ensure staff follow proper procedures for data entry, reconciliation, and documentation as it pertains to company policy.

Supervise the maintenance of accurate subsidy records within the Accounts Receivable system.

Ensure subsidy claim forms are properly submitted by site directors and match our billing records while ensuring that collections from government bodies occur in a timely manner.

Oversee proactive follow-up on overdue accounts and outstanding balances.

Support staff in contacting site directors to address payment inquiries, resolve disputes, and arrange payment plans when necessary.

Review and approve financial reports and summaries related to accounts receivable, including aging reports and revenue analysis, before submission to management.

Assist in the month-end closing process by preparing and reviewing accounts receivable listings for the Controller.

Collaborate with the childcare center's administrative team and finance department to ensure smooth communication and accurate financial reporting.

Foster a cooperative team environment within the accounts receivable department.

Ensure adherence to childcare center policies, financial procedures, and privacy regulations to maintain the integrity of financial operations and safeguard sensitive information.

Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of accounts receivable operations.

Recommend policy updates to improve collection procedures and reporting accuracy.

About You

Associate or bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field (preferred).

Proven experience in accounts receivable, with at least 5 years of work experience

Strong proficiency in financial record-keeping and relevant software (e.g., spreadsheets, accounting software).

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact professionally with staff and site directors.

Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.

Ability to handle sensitive financial information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.

Strong problem-solving skills to resolve billing disputes and outstanding balances tactfully.

Salary Range
75,000 - $80,000 / year

How to Apply

Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please know that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats. When referencing this job, quote #456390.

You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail] .

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By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to :

• the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.