AR Clerk

The Mason Group - Strategic Search Partners; Markham; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading lighting manufacturing company in York Region is seeking an Accounts Receivable Clerk to manage invoicing and customer accounts. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in Accounting and experience with AR processes. Responsibilities include processing sales invoicing, reconciling accounts, and preparing reports. The role offers a supportive environment ensuring compliance and exceptional service to clients. Immediate vacancy available for applicants in Canada.

Benefits

Diverse and inclusive recruitment process

Accommodations available for candidates with disabilities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an Accounts Receivable or accounting support role.
• Strong understanding of reconciliations and month-end close activities.
• Ability to reconcile bank accounts and credit cards accurately.

Responsibilities

• Process sales invoicing and follow up on shipped-but-not-invoiced transactions.
• Perform cash receipts processing, including credit cards and checks.
• Reconcile customer accounts and monthly statements.

Skills

Accounts Receivable processes

Reconciliations

Customer account management

Excellent communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP/accounting systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our client is a lighting manufacturing company specializing in high-quality, design-driven lighting solutions. With a focus on precision engineering, efficient production, and consistent quality, our client supports a wide range of commercial and architectural applications while maintaining flexibility to meet evolving project needs.

Duties of the AR clerk is as follows but not limited to:

• Process sales invoicing and follow up on shipped-but-not-invoiced transactions
• Perform cash receipts processing, including credit cards, checks, and deposits
• Reconcile customer accounts, credit cards, and monthly customer statements
• Reconcile AR sub-ledgers and other receivables to the general ledger
• Support month-end AR close activities, including aged receivables reports, accruals, and customer deposits
• Prepare and distribute regular and ad-hoc AR reports, including weekly receipts forecasts
• Monitor customer accounts, perform credit reviews, and proactively follow up on overdue balances
• Manage credit notes, cash application, and order/account release approvals
• Maintain agent and sales representative commission calculations
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and industry requirements (e.g., CBSA), including documentation, reporting, and advising management on required actions
• Perform general bookkeeping duties, including bank and credit card reconciliations in ERP systems
• Provide exceptional support to employees, agents, and customers in person, by phone, and via email
• Complete ad hoc tasks as assigned by the Head of Finance or Accountant

Requirements

• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• Proven experience in an Accounts Receivable or accounting support role
• Strong understanding of AR processes, reconciliations, and month-end close activities
• Experience working with ERP/accounting systems and Microsoft Excel
• Ability to reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and general ledger accounts accurately
• Knowledge of credit control practices and customer account management
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements related to finance and receivables
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Additional Information

The Mason Group is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and accessible recruitment process. We welcome applicants from all qualified candidates. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all stages of the recruitment process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

This role is for an immediate vacancy, and we are actively hiring.

If you are already registered with The Mason Group, please contact your Recruiting Consultant directly with reference to job #20632.