Accounts Receivable Team Lead

Elby Professional Recruitment; Oakville; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Accounts Receivable (AR) Team Lead to manage the finance team in Oakville, Ontario. This role involves overseeing incoming payments and customer account reconciliation. The ideal candidate should have over 2 years of experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with strong communication skills. A hybrid work model is offered for this position, along with competitive compensation and RSP matching.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

RSP matching

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a similar role in a high volume environment.
• Strong understanding of collections and billings.

Responsibilities

• Process and apply incoming payments accurately.
• Reconcile customer accounts regularly.
• Handle daily matching of payments to the system.
• Conduct regular follow-ups with customers regarding overdue invoices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactivity

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Overview

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Receivable (AR) Team Lead to join their finance team. This role is responsible for managing incoming payments, reconciling customer accounts, and ensuring timely and accurate processing of receivables while overseeing a team of 4. The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of billing and collections, be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, and possess excellent communication skills. This role offers a hybrid work model of two days from home.

Responsibilities

• Process and apply incoming payments, including EFTs, cheques, and credit cards, to the appropriate customer accounts.
• Accurately record cash receipts and ensure proper documentation of all transactions.
• Reconcile customer accounts regularly and resolve any discrepancies to maintain accurate financial records.
• Handle daily matching of payments to the system, ensuring timely updates.
• Address customer inquiries regarding account statements and discrepancies in payments.
• Investigate and resolve invoice disputes, escalating complex issues when necessary.
• Conduct regular follow-ups with customers regarding overdue invoices to support collection efforts.
• Upload invoices and related AR documentation to customer portals as required.
• Oversee AR team.

Requirements

• 2+ years in a similar role in a high volume environment
• Strong understanding of collections and billings

What our client has to offer

• Competitive compensation
• RSP matching

Location: Oakville, Ontario.